Falconer, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falconer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falconer and Chautauqua County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chautauqua County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 771 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chautauqua County compares with New York State
Chautauqua County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chautauqua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Chautauqua County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Chautauqua County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chautauqua County: 27.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 771 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chautauqua County. They injured 384 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Falconer since 2015; patterns below come from Chautauqua County as a whole.
95% of truck crash reports in Chautauqua County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-394 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Big Tree Rd (1), CR-66 (1) and I-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Falconer fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-394; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chautauqua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-394 | 2 |
| Big Tree Rd | 1 |
| CR-66 | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| SR-474 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chautauqua County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 8 |
| I-86 | 2 |
| Millard Fillmore Dr. | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Werle Rd. | 1 |
Falconer at a glance
| Population | 2,228 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,065 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14733) | $63,068 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14733) | $109,694 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chautauqua 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 | 47 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 64 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 81 | +28% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 75 | -7% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 75. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falconer
How many truck crashes happen in Falconer?
Chautauqua County has had 771 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 384 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Falconer?
NHTSA data shows SR-394 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Falconer since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Falconer?
The worst month is January: 15.3% of truck crashes in Chautauqua County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Falconer?
Since 2015, Chautauqua County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Falconer compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 68.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chautauqua County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Falconer?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.