Northampton Town, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northampton Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Northampton Town 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 |
Compared with New York, Fulton County is lower 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.
The headline for Fulton County: 1 in 57 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Police reported 116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Northampton Town had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fulton County numbers.
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
July has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for 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 Northampton happened on SR-30 (2) and SR-29 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Northampton Town fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| Opportunity Dr. | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Northampton Town at a glance
| Population | 2,477 |
| Land area | 21.1 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12117) | $66,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12117) | $196,122 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northampton Town
How many truck crashes happen in Northampton Town?
116 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 66 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton Town?
July has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Northampton Town?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Northampton Town 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northampton Town?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.