Boylston, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boylston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boylston and Oswego County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oswego County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oswego County compares with New York State
Oswego 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 Oswego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oswego County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 41.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with New York, Oswego County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Oswego County at a glance: 39.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 451 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oswego County since 2015: 211 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Boylston since 2015, this page uses Oswego County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
95% of truck crash reports in Oswego County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 39.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Boylston happened on CR-17 (1), I-81 (1), US-11 (1) and Van Auken Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Boylston fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 39.9% 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
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 Oswego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| Van Auken Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oswego County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 6 | 2 |
| Co Rt 29 | 1 |
| Cort 1 | 1 |
| Cr 57 & Cr 46 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Boylston at a glance
| Population | 520 |
| Land area | 39.1 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13083) | $71,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13083) | $142,806 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oswego 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 | 54 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -22% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 52 | +22% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | -21% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boylston
How many truck crashes happen in Boylston?
Oswego County has had 451 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in Boylston?
February has the most truck crashes in Oswego County, 18.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Boylston?
Since 2015, Oswego County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Boylston compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oswego County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boylston?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.