Taghkanic, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taghkanic: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taghkanic 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. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Columbia County at a glance: 16.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 366 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 184 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Taghkanic 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
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
16.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Taghkanic is US-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-66 (1) and SR-9H (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Taghkanic fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Check whether your routes use US-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Taghkanic at a glance
| Population | 1,242 |
| Land area | 40.0 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12521) | $75,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12521) | $351,147 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Taghkanic
How many truck accidents are there in Taghkanic?
Since 2015, 366 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (184 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Taghkanic?
US-9 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Taghkanic since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Taghkanic?
December has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Taghkanic?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Taghkanic compare 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 Taghkanic?
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.