Byron, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byron and Genesee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Genesee County numbers.
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 sits below New York on 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 345 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Byron since 2015, this page uses Genesee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
94% of truck crash reports in Genesee County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Byron with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-90 (2), Bovee Rd (1) and SR-237 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Byron fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Bovee Rd | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 |
Byron at a glance
| Population | 2,258 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14422) | $91,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14422) | $169,516 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron
How common are truck crashes in Byron?
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (345 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Byron?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byron since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Byron?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Genesee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Byron?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Byron compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byron?
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.