Florence, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Florence and Oneida County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oneida 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 1.9 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.
The headline for Oneida County: 24.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Florence since 2015; patterns below come from Oneida County as a whole.
96% of truck crash reports in Oneida County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
24.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Florence since 2015: SR-13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Florence fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oneida County.
- 24.3% 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
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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 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 |
Florence at a glance
| Population | 959 |
| Land area | 54.9 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13316) | $66,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13316) | $161,794 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 64 a year in the 1990s and 92 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Florence
How common are truck crashes in Florence?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 419 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Florence?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Florence?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Florence compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Florence?
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.