Darien, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darien: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darien 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 |
Compared with New York, Genesee County is lower 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.
What stands out in Genesee County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Darien 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
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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 within 10 miles of Darien is SR-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-77 (2), US-20 (2) and I-90 (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 Darien fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.9% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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-33 | 3 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Darien at a glance
| Population | 2,978 |
| Land area | 47.4 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14040) | $88,779 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14040) | $208,770 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darien
How many truck accidents are there in Darien?
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (345 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Darien?
SR-33 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Darien since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Darien?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Darien?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Darien compared with New York?
Genesee County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Darien?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.