Columbia County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia 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
9 of 366 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with New York State
Columbia 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 Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Columbia County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Columbia County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Columbia County: 16.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 366 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads in Columbia County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-9 (3), SR-22 (2) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Columbia County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 16.5% 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
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| US-9 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-9G | 1 |
| SR-9H | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Crawford Ln | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Rte 66 | 1 |
| Rte 9H 23 | 1 |
Columbia County at a glance
| Population | 60,299 |
| Land area | 634.7 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $85,173 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 23 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +21% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 37 | +32% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 37 | +2% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Columbia County
ZIP codes in Columbia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Columbia County
How many truck accidents are there in Columbia County?
366 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 184 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Columbia County?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Columbia County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Columbia County?
The worst month is December: 11.2% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Columbia County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Columbia County compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 68.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia County?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.