Wampsville, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wampsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wampsville 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. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Wampsville 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.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Wampsville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-90 (1), Lewis Point Rd (1) and SR-13 (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 Wampsville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 1 |
| 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 |
Wampsville at a glance
| Population | 556 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13163) | $78,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13163) | $186,257 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wampsville
How many truck accidents are there in Wampsville?
Since 2015, 320 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (145 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wampsville?
SR-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wampsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wampsville?
January has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wampsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (5.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wampsville 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Wampsville?
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.