Seward, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seward 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with New York, Schoharie County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Schoharie County: 21.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Schoharie County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Seward since 2015, this page uses Schoharie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is December with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Seward since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Seward fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schoharie County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Seward at a glance
| Population | 1,594 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12043) | $64,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12043) | $188,981 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Seward
How many truck crashes happen in Seward?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schoharie County (108 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Seward?
December has the most truck crashes in Schoharie County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seward?
Since 2015, Schoharie County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Seward 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 Seward?
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.