McGraw, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McGraw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McGraw and Cortland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cortland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cortland County compares with New York State
Cortland County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cortland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cortland County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 55% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Cortland County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cortland County: 35.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Cortland County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in McGraw since 2015; patterns below come from Cortland County as a whole.
96% of truck crash reports in Cortland County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-281 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for McGraw fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- With 35.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 and 2024, 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 Cortland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-281 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cortland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 2 |
| Exit 50 I 81 Nb To Sr 41 | 1 |
| Sr 281 To I 81 | 1 |
McGraw at a glance
| Population | 977 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 990 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13101) | $63,587 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13101) | $143,422 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cortland 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +21% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 49 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McGraw
How common are truck crashes in McGraw?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cortland County (154 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in McGraw?
I-81 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McGraw since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in McGraw?
The worst month is January: 16.0% of truck crashes in Cortland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McGraw?
Since 2015, Cortland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does McGraw compare with New York for truck crashes?
Cortland County records 103.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McGraw?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.