Redfield, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redfield 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Oswego County at a glance: 39.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oswego County. They injured 211 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redfield since 2015; patterns below come from Oswego County as a whole.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Redfield happened on CR-17 (1) and Van Auken Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Redfield fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oswego County.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
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 Oswego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 | 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 |
Redfield at a glance
| Population | 482 |
| Land area | 89.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13437) | $48,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13437) | $87,691 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redfield
How many truck accidents are there in Redfield?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redfield?
February has the most truck crashes in Oswego County, 18.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Redfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Oswego County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Redfield compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oswego County has 42.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redfield?
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.