Machias, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Machias: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Machias and Cattaraugus County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cattaraugus County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cattaraugus County compares with New York State
Cattaraugus County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cattaraugus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Cattaraugus County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cattaraugus County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Cattaraugus County at a glance: 33.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Cattaraugus County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Machias since 2015, this page uses Cattaraugus County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
96% of truck crash reports in Cattaraugus County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
33.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Machias happened on SR-16 (2) and N Main St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Machias fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cattaraugus County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cattaraugus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| N Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cattaraugus County) |
|---|---|
| Five Mile Road | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| New Albion Rd. | 1 |
| SR-219 | 1 |
Machias at a glance
| Population | 2,291 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,338 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14101) | $73,116 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14101) | $102,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cattaraugus 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 | 19 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +57% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 37 | +25% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Machias
How many truck crashes happen in Machias?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cattaraugus County (154 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Machias?
Truck crashes in Cattaraugus County peak in January, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Machias?
Since 2015, Cattaraugus County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Machias compare with New York?
Cattaraugus County records 54.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Machias?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.