Seneca County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seneca County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with New York State
Seneca County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Seneca County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New York, Seneca County is lower on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Seneca County: 20.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seneca County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads in Seneca County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-318 (2), SR-96 (2) and CR-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 6.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for Seneca County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-318 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 2 |
| CR-119 | 1 |
| SR-96A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Seneca County at a glance
| Population | 32,650 |
| Land area | 323.7 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,435 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +62% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Seneca County
ZIP codes in Seneca County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Seneca County
How many truck accidents are there in Seneca County?
304 truck crashes have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 124 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Seneca County?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Seneca County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Seneca County?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seneca County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Seneca County compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seneca County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seneca County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.