Smithfield, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithfield 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 has lower values than New York for 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.
The headline for Madison County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Smithfield had 0 reported truck crashes 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: I-90 (1), SR-13 (1) and SR-365 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 5.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Smithfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 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 |
Smithfield at a glance
| Population | 1,091 |
| Land area | 24.4 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13134) | $72,188 |
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. 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 Smithfield
How many truck accidents are there in Smithfield?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 145 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Smithfield?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithfield since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smithfield?
January has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smithfield?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Smithfield compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 53.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Smithfield?
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.