Country Knolls, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Country Knolls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Country Knolls and Saratoga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saratoga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saratoga County compares with New York State
Saratoga 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 Saratoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Saratoga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Saratoga County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Saratoga County: +87% yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 in the 2000s to 97 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 907 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saratoga County since 2015: 497 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Country Knolls since 2015, this page uses Saratoga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
96% of truck crash reports in Saratoga County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Country Knolls since 2015 were spread across roads: I-87 (3), SR-67 (3), Hubbs Rd (1), SR-146 (1) and SR-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Country Knolls fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Saratoga County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| Hubbs Rd | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saratoga County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 6 |
| County Road 70 | 2 |
| Hudson Falls Rd. | 2 |
| Saratoga Road | 1 |
Country Knolls at a glance
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12151) | $98,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12151) | $343,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saratoga 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +3% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | +78% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 97 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Country Knolls
How many truck accidents are there in Country Knolls?
Saratoga County has had 907 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 497 people and killing 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Country Knolls?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Saratoga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Country Knolls?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Country Knolls compare with New York?
Saratoga County records 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Country Knolls?
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.