Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cornwall-on-Hudson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cornwall-on-Hudson and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with New York State
Orange 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 Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Orange County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New York, Orange County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Cornwall-on-Hudson: SR-32 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,371 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 1,372 people and killed 48.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cornwall-on-Hudson since 2015, this page uses Orange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
96% of truck crash reports in Orange County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-32 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-84 (2), I-87 (2) and SR-300 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.1, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Cornwall-on-Hudson fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-32 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orange County.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 3 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| I-87 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| 980T Old Rt 9W North St | 1 |
| SR-9D | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
| US-9W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 7 |
| I-84 | 7 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| Ackerman Rd | 1 |
| Cross Road | 1 |
| Exit 16 Sr 17 E To I 87 | 1 |
| Exit 39 I 84 Eb To Us Rte 9W | 1 |
| SR-17A | 1 |
Cornwall-on-Hudson at a glance
| Population | 3,006 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,513 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12520) | $136,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12520) | $473,111 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 118 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 163 | +38% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 248 | +52% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 246 | -1% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 118 a year in the 1990s and 246 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cornwall-on-Hudson
How many truck crashes happen in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
Since 2015, 2,371 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (1,372 injured, 48 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
Since 2015, SR-32 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cornwall-on-Hudson: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
June has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
82 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cornwall-on-Hudson compared with New York?
Orange County records 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.