Oneida County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oneida 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with New York State
Oneida 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 Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oneida County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Oneida County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oneida County at a glance: 24.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 873 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oneida County. They injured 419 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-12 leads in Oneida County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), SR-49 (3) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oneida County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-12; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.3% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| SR-12 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Blossvale Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Clark Mills Rd | 1 |
| CR-2A Stone Rd | 1 |
| CR-52 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-12B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 9 |
| Rte 49W | 2 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| Cider St. | 1 |
| Rte 12 | 1 |
| Rte 12 South Of Hinman Rd. | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Oneida County at a glance
| Population | 228,347 |
| Land area | 1,212.4 sq mi |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,468 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | 64 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +2% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 92 | +7% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Oneida County
ZIP codes in Oneida County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Oneida County
How many truck accidents are there in Oneida County?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 419 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oneida County?
Since 2015, SR-12 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Oneida County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oneida County?
The worst month is February: 14.0% of truck crashes in Oneida County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oneida County?
Since 2015, Oneida County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oneida County compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oneida County?
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.