York, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in York: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in York 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 sits below New York on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Livingston County at a glance: 20.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 186 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in York 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of York is US-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-10 (1), CR-52 Triphammer Rd (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for York fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 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 |
York at a glance
| Population | 3,161 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,148 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14592) | $85,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14592) | $163,195 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about York
How many truck crashes happen in York?
Livingston County has had 319 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in York?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of York since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in York?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in York?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in York compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in York?
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 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.