West Sparta, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Sparta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Sparta 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 |
Compared with New York, Livingston County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 186 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in West Sparta since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Sparta since 2015 were spread across roads: I-390 (2) and SR-408 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for West Sparta fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- 20.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 2023 and 2024, 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-390 | 2 |
| SR-408 | 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 |
West Sparta at a glance
| Population | 1,136 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14437) | $66,332 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14437) | $126,180 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Sparta
How common are truck crashes in West Sparta?
Livingston County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Sparta?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Sparta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does West Sparta 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Sparta?
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.