Lenox, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lenox: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lenox 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 |
Compared with New York, Madison County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Madison County at a glance: 27.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
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.
Lenox had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Lenox with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Lenox fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 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 |
Lenox at a glance
| Population | 8,566 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 236 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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lenox
How common are truck crashes in Lenox?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (145 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lenox?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lenox since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lenox?
January has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lenox?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lenox compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lenox?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.