Sand Ridge, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Ridge 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 |
Oswego County sits below New York 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.
The headline for Oswego County: 39.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Oswego County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sand Ridge 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
February has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 61.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-481 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Aspen Springs Dr (1), CR-45 (1) and CR-6 (1).
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 Sand Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-481; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.9% 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
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 was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-481 | 2 |
| Aspen Springs Dr | 1 |
| CR-45 | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Sand Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13132) | $72,473 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13132) | $182,771 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Sand Ridge?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 211 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sand Ridge?
Since 2015, SR-481 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sand Ridge: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sand Ridge?
The worst month is February: 18.6% of truck crashes in Oswego County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sand Ridge?
Since 2015, Oswego County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sand Ridge compare with New York?
Oswego County records 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sand Ridge?
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.