Montgomery County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with New York State
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Montgomery County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montgomery County at a glance: 19.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 162 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Montgomery County is I-90, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-67 (2), CR-80 Clinton Rd (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 19.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-80 Clinton Rd | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-5S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| East Main Street To I-90 | 1 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 49,648 |
| Land area | 403.1 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,205 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 40 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Montgomery County?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 162 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Montgomery County?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Montgomery County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County?
January has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montgomery County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Montgomery County compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 93.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montgomery County?
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.