Petersburgh, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Petersburgh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Petersburgh and Rensselaer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rensselaer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 608 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rensselaer County compares with New York State
Rensselaer County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rensselaer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rensselaer County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with New York, Rensselaer County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rensselaer County at a glance: +89% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (30) to the 2010s (57).
Overview
Rensselaer County has recorded 608 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Petersburgh since 2015; patterns below come from Rensselaer County as a whole.
95% of truck crash reports in Rensselaer County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Petersburgh since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (2), SR-2 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is November, with 35% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Petersburgh fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rensselaer County.
- 27.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.3% 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 and 2024 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 Rensselaer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rensselaer County) |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Spur | 1 |
| Berkshire Spur Bridge | 1 |
| Columbia Tnpk | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Longwoods Dr. | 1 |
| Morrison Ave | 1 |
| Pinewoods Ave. | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Petersburgh at a glance
| Population | 1,377 |
| Land area | 41.6 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12138) | $75,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12138) | $197,685 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rensselaer 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 | 27 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +12% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 54 | +78% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 59 | +10% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 59 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 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Petersburgh
How many truck crashes happen in Petersburgh?
Rensselaer County has had 608 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Petersburgh?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Rensselaer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Petersburgh?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rensselaer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Petersburgh compare with New York?
Rensselaer County records 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Petersburgh?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.