Montour, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montour: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Montour 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Schuyler County at a glance: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Schuyler County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Montour 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
20.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Montour since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (2), SR-414 (2), CR-6 Middle Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Montour fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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.
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-6 Middle Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Montour at a glance
| Population | 2,206 |
| Land area | 18.6 sq mi |
| Density | 119 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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Montour
How many truck accidents are there in Montour?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Montour?
Truck crashes in Schuyler County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montour?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Schuyler County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Montour compared with New York?
Schuyler County records 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montour?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.