Central Bridge, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Bridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Bridge and Schoharie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Schoharie County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schoharie County compares with New York State
Schoharie 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 Schoharie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Schoharie County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Schoharie County sits below New York on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Schoharie County at a glance: 21.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 256 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schoharie County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Central Bridge had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Schoharie County numbers.
96% of truck crash reports in Schoharie 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, 11.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Central Bridge happened on SR-145 (2), SR-30 (2), Baker Ave (1) and SR-443 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Central Bridge fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schoharie County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Schoharie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| Baker Ave | 1 |
| SR-443 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schoharie County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 3 |
| Campo Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| State Highway 10 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Central Bridge at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12092) | $58,615 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schoharie 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 27 | +11% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Bridge
How common are truck crashes in Central Bridge?
256 truck crashes have been reported in Schoharie County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Central Bridge?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Schoharie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Central Bridge?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schoharie County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Central Bridge compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 94.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schoharie County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central Bridge?
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.