Hudson, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hudson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hudson 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 |
Compared with New York, Columbia County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Columbia County: 16.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 366 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hudson since 2015, this page uses Columbia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hudson since 2015: US-9 (2), US-9W (2), CR-47 Cauterskill Rd (1), I-87 (1) and SR-23A (1). No single road stands out.
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 Hudson fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.5% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 2 |
| US-9W | 2 |
| CR-47 Cauterskill Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| SR-23A | 1 |
| 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 |
Hudson at a glance
| Population | 5,735 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12534) | $72,741 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12534) | $319,211 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hudson
How many truck crashes happen in Hudson?
366 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 184 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hudson?
The worst month is December: 11.2% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hudson?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hudson 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hudson?
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.