Cayuga County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cayuga 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
16 of 486 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cayuga County compares with New York State
Cayuga County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cayuga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cayuga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cayuga County sits below New York on 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cayuga County: 34.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 486 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cayuga County since 2015: 248 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 34.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Cayuga County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-326 (1), SR-34 (1), SR-38 (1), SR-41A (1) and Tanner Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Cayuga County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 34.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cayuga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cayuga County) |
|---|---|
| SR-326 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-41A | 1 |
| Tanner Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| West Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cayuga County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Baldwin Road | 1 |
| Creek Rd | 1 |
| Erron Hill Rd. | 1 |
| Ira Station Rd | 1 |
| Skinner Hill Road | 1 |
| State Highway 370 | 1 |
Cayuga County at a glance
| Population | 74,567 |
| Land area | 691.6 sq mi |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,989 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cayuga 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cayuga County
ZIP codes in Cayuga County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cayuga County
How many truck crashes happen in Cayuga County?
486 truck crashes have been reported in Cayuga County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 248 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cayuga County?
The worst month is February: 16.9% of truck crashes in Cayuga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cayuga County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cayuga County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cayuga County compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Cayuga County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cayuga County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.