Tioga County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tioga 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
14 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tioga County compares with New York State
Tioga County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tioga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tioga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New York, Tioga County is lower on injuries per crash. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tioga County: 5.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.0 in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tioga County. They injured 99 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads in Tioga County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-41 (1), King Hill Rd (1) and SR-17C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Tioga County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.6% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tioga County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| King Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-17C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tioga County) |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 3 |
| Southern Tier Expy | 3 |
| Crumtown Rd. | 1 |
| Dean Creek Rd. | 1 |
| E River Rd. | 1 |
| Ithaca Rd. | 1 |
Tioga County at a glance
| Population | 47,574 |
| Land area | 518.8 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,911 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tioga 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | -6% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tioga County
ZIP codes in Tioga County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tioga County
How common are truck crashes in Tioga County?
Tioga County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tioga County?
SR-17 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tioga County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tioga County?
November has the most truck crashes in Tioga County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tioga County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Tioga County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tioga County compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Tioga County has 51.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tioga 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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.