Kirkland, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirkland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirkland 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 |
Compared with New York, Oneida County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oneida County: 24.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 873 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oneida County since 2015: 419 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Kirkland since 2015, this page uses Oneida County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is February with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
24.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Kirkland with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-19 Clark Mills Rd (1), CR-52 Stone Rd (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kirkland fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-19 Clark Mills Rd | 1 |
| CR-52 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-12B | 1 |
| SR-233 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Kirkland at a glance
| Population | 9,735 |
| Land area | 33.8 sq mi |
| Density | 288 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 64 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kirkland
How many truck accidents are there in Kirkland?
Oneida County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kirkland?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kirkland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kirkland?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kirkland?
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 Kirkland compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kirkland?
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.