Lake Carmel, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Carmel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake 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 |
Compared with New York, Putnam County is lower on 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).
The headline for Putnam County: 1 in 60 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.7%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 591 truck crashes since 2015, with 348 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lake Carmel since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-52 (3), US-6 (2) and Lime Kiln Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Lake Carmel fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| Lime Kiln Rd | 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 |
Lake Carmel at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Carmel
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Carmel?
Since 2015, 591 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Putnam County (348 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lake Carmel?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Carmel since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Carmel?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Carmel?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Putnam County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lake Carmel compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 68.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lake 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.