Montour Falls, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montour Falls: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montour Falls 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 sits below New York 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Montour Falls 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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-414 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-13 (2), CR-6 Middle Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Montour Falls fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuyler County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-414; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-6 Middle Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Montour Falls at a glance
| Population | 1,527 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 508 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montour Falls
How many truck crashes happen in Montour Falls?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montour Falls?
Since 2015, SR-414 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montour Falls: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montour Falls?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montour Falls?
Since 2015, Schuyler County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Montour Falls 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Montour Falls?
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.