Carmel, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carmel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carmel and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
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 has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Putnam County at a glance: 1 in 60 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New York.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 591 truck crashes since 2015, with 348 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Carmel since 2015, this page uses Putnam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
97% of truck crash reports in Putnam County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-52 (3), US-6 (3) 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 Carmel fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-684 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 5 |
| SR-312 | 1 |
Carmel at a glance
| Population | 33,992 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,681 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 10512) | $117,701 |
| Median home value (ZIP 10512) | $409,710 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carmel
How many truck crashes happen in Carmel?
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 Carmel?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carmel since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carmel?
July has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carmel?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Carmel compare with New York?
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 Carmel?
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.