Sullivan County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sullivan 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
8.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with New York State
Sullivan 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 Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Sullivan County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Sullivan County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Sullivan County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.6%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Police reported 511 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-52 (2), Bail Hillel Ln (1) and CR-115 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 8.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is June, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 8.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sullivan County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 16.3% 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
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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bail Hillel Ln | 1 |
| CR-115 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| Mount Prosper Rd | 1 |
| SR-17B | 1 |
| US-209 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| Ny St Rt 17B | 1 |
| Old Rt 17 | 1 |
| Ranch Rd. | 1 |
| Robisch Hill Rd. | 1 |
| SR-17B | 1 |
| Us Route 209 | 1 |
| Van Tuyl Rd. | 1 |
Sullivan County at a glance
| Population | 80,450 |
| Land area | 968.1 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,684 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | +101% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 49 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +13% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sullivan County
ZIP codes in Sullivan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sullivan County
How many truck crashes happen in Sullivan County?
511 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 285 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sullivan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Sullivan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County?
The worst month is July: 12.1% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sullivan County?
42 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 8.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sullivan County compared with New York?
Sullivan County records 71.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sullivan County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.