Jefferson County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with New York State
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Jefferson County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 35.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 449 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 261 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 59.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jefferson County is US-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-26 (3), CR-69 (1) and I-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 35.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| CR-69 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| Northbound On I-81 | 1 |
| Us Rte 11 | 1 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 113,140 |
| Land area | 1,267.9 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,515 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 47 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 46 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | +10% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 47 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (261 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson County?
US-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jefferson County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jefferson County compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson 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.