Johnstown, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnstown 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Fulton County: 1 in 57 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 116 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Johnstown since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of Johnstown with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Enterprise Rd (1), SR-30 (1) and SR-5S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Johnstown fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-30 | 1 |
| SR-5S | 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 |
Johnstown at a glance
| Population | 8,027 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,665 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12095) | $69,469 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12095) | $167,581 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnstown
How many truck accidents are there in Johnstown?
Fulton County has had 116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 3.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnstown?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Johnstown: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnstown?
July has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Johnstown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Johnstown compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 Johnstown?
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.