Odessa, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Odessa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Odessa 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. 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
Schuyler County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
Odessa had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Schuyler County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Odessa happened on SR-13 (2), SR-414 (2), CR-6 Middle Rd (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Odessa 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.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Odessa at a glance
| Population | 524 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 461 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14869) | $80,481 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14869) | $159,061 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Odessa
How common are truck crashes in Odessa?
Schuyler County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Odessa?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Schuyler County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Odessa?
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 Odessa compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuyler County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Odessa?
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.