University Gardens, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in University Gardens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in University Gardens and Nassau County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nassau County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nassau County compares with New York State
Nassau 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 Nassau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Nassau County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with New York, Nassau County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nassau County: +143% yearly reported truck crashes went from 179 in the 2000s to 436 in the 2010s.
Overview
Nassau County has recorded 4,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,181 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
University Gardens had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Nassau County numbers.
96% of truck crash reports in Nassau County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-95 (9), Bruckner Blvd (6) and SR-25A (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for University Gardens fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nassau County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 10 |
| I-95 | 9 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| SR-25A | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-678 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| Francis Lewis Blvd | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| Northern St Pkwy | 3 |
| Eb Long Island Expy | 2 |
| Long Island Expy Wb Exit 44 | 2 |
| Portland Ave Westbury | 2 |
| Brookville | 1 |
| E/B I-495, East Hills | 1 |
| E/B Lie Exit 36 | 1 |
University Gardens at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 11021) | $120,230 |
| Median home value (ZIP 11021) | $658,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nassau 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 | 154 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 179 | +16% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 415 | +131% | 6.3 |
| 2020s | 499 | +20% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 154 a year in the 1990s and 499 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about University Gardens
How many truck accidents are there in University Gardens?
Since 2015, 4,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nassau County (3,181 injured, 62 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in University Gardens?
I-495 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of University Gardens since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in University Gardens?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nassau County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in University Gardens?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nassau County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in University Gardens compare with New York?
Nassau County records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in University Gardens?
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.