Ephratah, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ephratah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ephratah and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fulton County: 1 in 57 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ephratah since 2015; patterns below come from Fulton County as a whole.
96% of truck crash reports in Fulton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ephratah happened on I-90 (2), Enterprise Rd (1) and SR-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Ephratah fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Enterprise Rd | 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 |
Ephratah at a glance
| Population | 1,651 |
| Land area | 39.2 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13452) | $60,327 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13452) | $116,061 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ephratah
How many truck crashes happen in Ephratah?
Fulton County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ephratah?
July has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ephratah?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ephratah compared with New York?
Fulton County records 20.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ephratah?
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.