West Bay Shore, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Bay Shore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Bay Shore and Suffolk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Suffolk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Suffolk County compares with New York State
Suffolk 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 Suffolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Suffolk County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Suffolk County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Suffolk County: +115% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (176) to the 2010s (378).
Overview
Suffolk County has recorded 4,506 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,537 people injured and 83 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Bay Shore since 2015, this page uses Suffolk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
98% of truck crash reports in Suffolk County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Bay Shore since 2015 were spread across roads: I-495 (4), SR-109 (4), SR-27 (4), SR-454 (4) and 1049 Commack Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
129 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Bay Shore fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| SR-454 | 4 |
| 1049 Commack Rd | 1 |
| 906C Sunrise Hwy Service Rd | 1 |
| CR-100 Suffolk Ave | 1 |
| CR-67 Motor Pkwy | 1 |
| Carlls Straight Path | 1 |
| Commack Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suffolk County) |
|---|---|
| Cross River Drive | 2 |
| Exit 39S Southern State Pkwy | 2 |
| Old Country Road | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Center Dr. | 1 |
| County Road 39A | 1 |
| Cr 39 | 1 |
| E Jericho Tnpk | 1 |
West Bay Shore at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 11706) | $119,603 |
| Median home value (ZIP 11706) | $497,127 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suffolk 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 | 166 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 176 | +6% | 9.6 |
| 2010s | 378 | +115% | 7.7 |
| 2020s | 527 | +39% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 166 a year in the 1990s and 527 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 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Bay Shore
How common are truck crashes in West Bay Shore?
Since 2015, 4,506 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Suffolk County (3,537 injured, 83 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Bay Shore?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Suffolk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Bay Shore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 129 reported crashes in Suffolk County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in West Bay Shore compare with New York?
Suffolk County records 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Bay Shore?
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.