German Flatts, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in German Flatts: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in German Flatts and Herkimer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Herkimer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 331 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Herkimer County compares with New York State
Herkimer County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Herkimer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Herkimer County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Herkimer County sits below New York on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Herkimer County: 23.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 331 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Herkimer County. They injured 127 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in German Flatts since 2015; patterns below come from Herkimer County as a whole.
94% of truck crash reports in Herkimer 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, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of German Flatts since 2015: I-90 (1) and SR-5S (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for German Flatts fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Herkimer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, 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 Herkimer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-5S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Herkimer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| Summit Rd. | 1 |
German Flatts at a glance
| Population | 12,077 |
| Land area | 33.7 sq mi |
| Density | 358 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13407) | $69,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13407) | $143,765 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Herkimer 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 | 23 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 37 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | -6% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about German Flatts
How many truck accidents are there in German Flatts?
331 truck crashes have been reported in Herkimer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in German Flatts?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Herkimer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in German Flatts?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Herkimer County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in German Flatts compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Herkimer County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in German Flatts?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.