Lewis County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis 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
2 of 152 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with New York State
Lewis 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 Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.0% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with New York, Lewis County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lewis County: 38.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 152 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for 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 38.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-12 leads in Lewis County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-22 Number Four Rd (1), SR-177 (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Lewis County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 38.0% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 2 |
| CR-22 Number Four Rd | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 1 |
Lewis County at a glance
| Population | 26,570 |
| Land area | 1,276.3 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,950 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -45% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lewis County
ZIP codes in Lewis County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lewis County
How many truck accidents are there in Lewis County?
Since 2015, 152 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (74 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lewis County?
SR-12 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lewis County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lewis County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 20.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lewis County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lewis County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lewis County compared with New York?
Lewis County records 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lewis County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.