Watkins Glen, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watkins Glen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watkins Glen 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schuyler County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
Watkins Glen 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%).
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.
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-414 leads within 10 miles of Watkins Glen with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-6 Middle Rd (1) and SR-13 (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 Watkins Glen fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- With 20.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-414 | 3 |
| CR-6 Middle Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Watkins Glen at a glance
| Population | 1,746 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,119 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 |
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 Watkins Glen
How many truck crashes happen in Watkins Glen?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schuyler County (26 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Watkins Glen?
Since 2015, SR-414 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Watkins Glen: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Watkins Glen?
January has the most truck crashes in Schuyler County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Watkins Glen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Schuyler County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Watkins Glen compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 Watkins Glen?
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.