Clarendon, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarendon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarendon and Orleans County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orleans County numbers.
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
Orleans County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Clarendon since 2015, this page uses Orleans County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
94% of truck crash reports in Orleans County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarendon since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-31 (2), SR-31A (1) and SR-98 (1).
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 Clarendon fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.6% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-31A | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 |
Clarendon at a glance
| Population | 3,335 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarendon
How common are truck crashes in Clarendon?
Orleans County has had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clarendon?
November has the most truck crashes in Orleans County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clarendon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Orleans County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clarendon compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orleans County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clarendon?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.