Putnam County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Putnam 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
10 of 591 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with New York State
Putnam 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 Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Putnam County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Putnam County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Putnam County: 1 in 60 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 591 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 348 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Putnam County is I-84, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-6 (2), CR-57 John Simpson Rd (1) and I-684 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Putnam County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 5 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-57 John Simpson Rd | 1 |
| I-684 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 5 |
| SR-312 | 1 |
Putnam County at a glance
| Population | 98,409 |
| Land area | 230.3 sq mi |
| Density | 427 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $125,886 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 34 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 62 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | -12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 54 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Putnam County
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Questions fleets ask about Putnam County
How many truck crashes happen in Putnam County?
591 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 348 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Putnam County?
I-84 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Putnam County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Putnam County?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Putnam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Putnam County compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 68.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Putnam County?
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.