Geneseo, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geneseo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Geneseo and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with New York State
Livingston 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 Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Livingston County at a glance: 20.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Livingston County has recorded 319 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Geneseo since 2015; patterns below come from Livingston County as a whole.
94% of truck crash reports in Livingston County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
20.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-10 (1), CR-52 Triphammer Rd (1) and CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Geneseo fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-52 Triphammer Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-390 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-408 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-390 | 3 |
| Harter Road | 2 |
| Mount Morris Road | 1 |
| Plank Rd & Stone Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ramp | 1 |
| Sonyea Rd. | 1 |
Geneseo at a glance
| Population | 7,722 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,710 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14454) | $77,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14454) | $241,903 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 33 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | -22% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Geneseo
How many truck accidents are there in Geneseo?
319 truck crashes have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 186 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Geneseo?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Geneseo since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Geneseo?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Geneseo?
Since 2015, Livingston County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Geneseo compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Geneseo?
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.