Genesee County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Genesee 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
9 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with New York State
Genesee County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Genesee County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Genesee County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Genesee County at a glance: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Genesee County is I-90, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-5 (4), SR-63 (3) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Genesee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| SR-5 | 4 |
| SR-63 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 13 |
| Alleghany Rd | 1 |
| Big Tree Road | 1 |
| Oak Orchard Rd. | 1 |
| Pembroke Service Area | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| Sharrick Rd. | 1 |
Genesee County at a glance
| Population | 57,604 |
| Land area | 493.0 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,199 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 59 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | -1% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 74 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 64 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 64 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Genesee County
ZIP codes in Genesee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Genesee County
How many truck crashes happen in Genesee County?
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (345 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Genesee County?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Genesee County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Genesee County?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Genesee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Genesee County compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Genesee County?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.