Dix, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dix: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dix and Schuyler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Schuyler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schuyler County compares with New York State
Schuyler 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 Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 58% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with New York, Schuyler County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schuyler County: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuyler County. They injured 26 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Dix since 2015, this page uses Schuyler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
98% of truck crash reports in Schuyler County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dix since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (2), SR-414 (2), CR-16 (1), CR-6 Middle Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Dix fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuyler County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-414 | 2 |
| CR-16 | 1 |
| CR-6 Middle Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Dix at a glance
| Population | 3,538 |
| Land area | 36.3 sq mi |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14865) | $53,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14865) | $143,017 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +36% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +51% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -34% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dix
How many truck crashes happen in Dix?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schuyler County (26 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dix?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dix?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dix compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuyler County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dix?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.