Junius, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Junius: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Junius and Seneca County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seneca County numbers.
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. It stands out for 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
Seneca County has recorded 304 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Junius since 2015, this page uses Seneca County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
95% of truck crash reports in Seneca County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Junius is SR-318, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-119 (1), I-90 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Junius fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-318 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Seneca County.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 20.6% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-318 | 2 |
| CR-119 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Junius at a glance
| Population | 1,367 |
| Land area | 26.7 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13165) | $59,981 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13165) | $127,138 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Junius
How many truck crashes happen in Junius?
Seneca County has had 304 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 124 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Junius?
Since 2015, SR-318 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Junius: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Junius?
February has the most truck crashes in Seneca County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Junius?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, 6.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Junius compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Junius?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.