Chestnut Ridge, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chestnut Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chestnut Ridge and Rockland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rockland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockland County compares with New York State
Rockland 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 Rockland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Rockland County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Rockland County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Rockland County: +89% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (163 vs 86).
Overview
Police reported 1,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rockland County since 2015: 945 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chestnut Ridge since 2015, this page uses Rockland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
97% of truck crash reports in Rockland County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chestnut Ridge since 2015: I-287 (5), I-87 (5), SR-17 (5), SR-303 (4) and SR-59 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
54 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Chestnut Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Rockland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 5 |
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| Black Hawk Lane | 1 |
| Prospect St | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-982L | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockland County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 9 |
| I-287 | 1 |
| North Route 303 | 1 |
| Old Mill Rd. | 1 |
| Ritie St. | 1 |
Chestnut Ridge at a glance
| Population | 10,746 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,170 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 10954) | $116,332 |
| Median home value (ZIP 10954) | $532,899 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockland 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 | 56 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +53% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 163 | +89% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 152 | -7% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 152. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chestnut Ridge
How many truck crashes happen in Chestnut Ridge?
1,519 truck crashes have been reported in Rockland County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 945 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chestnut Ridge?
Truck crashes in Rockland County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chestnut Ridge?
Garbage trucks were involved in 54 reported crashes in Rockland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Chestnut Ridge compare with New York for truck crashes?
Rockland County records 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chestnut Ridge?
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.