Canastota, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canastota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canastota and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with New York State
Madison 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 Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Madison County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Madison County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Madison County at a glance: 27.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Madison County has recorded 320 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Canastota since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
98% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Canastota is SR-5, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (2), Lewis Point Rd (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Canastota fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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, 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Lewis Point Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| I-90 Mm 261 | 1 |
Canastota at a glance
| Population | 4,435 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,328 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13032) | $81,171 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13032) | $164,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 25 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 34 | +39% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | -7% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canastota
How many truck accidents are there in Canastota?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (145 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Canastota?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Canastota: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Canastota?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canastota?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How does Canastota compare with New York for truck crashes?
Madison County records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Canastota?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.