Dannemora, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dannemora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dannemora and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with New York State
Clinton 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 Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Clinton County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Clinton County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clinton County: 22.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 107 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dannemora since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
97% of truck crash reports in Clinton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Dannemora happened on SR-190 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Dannemora fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 22.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 1 |
| Military Tnpke | 1 |
| North Catherine Street | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| Spellman Road | 1 |
Dannemora at a glance
| Population | 2,384 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,975 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12929) | $62,411 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12929) | $130,690 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | -19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | -21% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dannemora
How many truck crashes happen in Dannemora?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (107 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dannemora?
The worst month is December: 16.0% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dannemora?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dannemora compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 34.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dannemora?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.