West Sayville, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Sayville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Sayville 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).
West Sayville at a glance: 2.5× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Sayville per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.4 vs 1.8).
Overview
Police reported 4,506 crashes involving commercial trucks in Suffolk County since 2015: 3,537 people were injured and 83 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Sayville 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
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
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 Sayville since 2015 were spread across roads: I-495 (4), SR-27 (4), SR-454 (3), CR-83 (2) and SR-25 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 129 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for West Sayville fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
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 Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| SR-454 | 3 |
| CR-83 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| 906C Sunrise Hwy Service Rd | 1 |
| CR-100 Suffolk Ave | 1 |
| CR-101 | 1 |
| CR-67 Motor Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-83 N Ocean Ave | 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 Sayville at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 11796) | $173,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 11796) | $591,694 |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Sayville
How common are truck crashes in West Sayville?
Suffolk County has had 4,506 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,537 people and killing 83.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Sayville?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Suffolk County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Sayville?
Since 2015, Suffolk County has reported 129 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Sayville compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Suffolk County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Sayville?
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.