Hector, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hector: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hector 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 |
Schuyler County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Schuyler County at a glance: 20.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuyler County. They injured 26 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hector since 2015; patterns below come from Schuyler County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hector since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-414 (2) and SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Hector fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuyler County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% 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
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-414 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Hector at a glance
| Population | 4,764 |
| Land area | 102.4 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14818) | $69,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14818) | $227,131 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Hector
How many truck crashes happen in Hector?
Schuyler County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hector?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hector?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Schuyler County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Hector compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schuyler County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hector?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.