Fulton County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton 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
2 of 116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with New York State
Fulton 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 Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Fulton County sits below New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fulton County: 1 in 57 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 3.6% in New York.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Fulton County since 2015: Enterprise Rd (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Fulton County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.4% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Opportunity Dr. | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 52,073 |
| Land area | 495.5 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,619 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | -15% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 11 | +22% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | -16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fulton County
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Questions fleets ask about Fulton County
How many truck accidents are there in Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in July, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fulton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fulton County compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.