Greene County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene 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
7 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with New York State
Greene 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 Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Greene 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.
Greene County at a glance: 14.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 347 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
14.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Greene County happened on SR-23A (2), US-9W (2), CR-47 Cauterskill Rd (1), I-87 (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Greene County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greene County) |
|---|---|
| SR-23A | 2 |
| US-9W | 2 |
| CR-47 Cauterskill Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 2 |
| Rte 42 | 1 |
| Rte 9W | 1 |
Greene County at a glance
| Population | 46,903 |
| Land area | 647.2 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | -13% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greene County
ZIP codes in Greene County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greene County
How many truck crashes happen in Greene County?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greene County?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greene County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greene County compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greene 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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.