Bronx County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bronx County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bronx County compares with New York State
Bronx County against New York State and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bronx County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Bronx County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 1.05 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Bronx County sits below New York on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Bronx County: +205% yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 in the 2000s to 237 in the 2010s.
Overview
Bronx County has recorded 3,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,974 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). After it: I-87 (9), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 148 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bronx County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2015, 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bronx County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bronx County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 18 |
| I-87 | 9 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| I-278 | 2 |
| Tiffany St | 2 |
| Webster Ave | 2 |
| Westchester Ave | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| Castle Hill Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bronx County) |
|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expy | 6 |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 5 |
| Bruckner Expy | 4 |
| 95I E/B Cross Bronx Expy | 3 |
| 95I N/B Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
| 95I S/B Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
| 95I W/B Cross Bronx Expy | 3 |
| Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
Bronx County at a glance
| Population | 1,384,724 |
| Land area | 42.2 sq mi |
| Density | 32,832 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,228 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bronx County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78 | — | 7.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -7% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 190 | +161% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 422 | +122% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 422 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
ZIP codes in Bronx County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bronx County
How common are truck crashes in Bronx County?
Bronx County has had 3,573 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,974 people and killing 74.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bronx County?
I-95 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bronx County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bronx County?
April has the most truck crashes in Bronx County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bronx County?
148 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bronx County compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Bronx County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bronx County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.