Orleans County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orleans 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
5 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with New York State
Orleans County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with New York, Orleans County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Orleans County: 17.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orleans County. They injured 70 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Orleans County happened on SR-104 (1), SR-31 (1) and SR-31A (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Orleans County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-31A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 2 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S. Main St. | 1 |
Orleans County at a glance
| Population | 39,686 |
| Land area | 391.3 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Orleans County
ZIP codes in Orleans County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Orleans County
How many truck crashes happen in Orleans County?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orleans County (70 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County?
Truck crashes in Orleans County peak in November, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orleans County?
Since 2015, Orleans County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orleans County compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Orleans County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.