Canaan, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canaan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canaan and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Columbia County: 16.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 366 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Canaan had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbia County numbers.
96% of truck crash reports in Columbia 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 (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Canaan with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (1) and US-7 (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 Canaan 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.
- With 16.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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, 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-7 | 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 |
Canaan at a glance
| Population | 1,537 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12029) | $103,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12029) | $424,321 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canaan
How common are truck crashes in Canaan?
366 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 184 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Canaan?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Canaan since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Canaan?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in December, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canaan?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Canaan compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 68.0 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canaan?
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.