Berkshire, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkshire: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berkshire and Tioga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tioga County numbers.
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 |
Tioga County sits below New York on injuries per crash. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tioga County at a glance: 5.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.0 in New York.
Overview
Tioga County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Berkshire since 2015, this page uses Tioga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
92% of truck crash reports in Tioga County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
18.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Berkshire since 2015: King Hill Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Berkshire fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- With 18.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| King Hill Rd | 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 |
Berkshire at a glance
| Population | 1,462 |
| Land area | 30.3 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13736) | $65,880 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13736) | $142,294 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berkshire
How many truck crashes happen in Berkshire?
Tioga County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Berkshire?
Truck crashes in Tioga County peak in November, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Berkshire?
Since 2015, Tioga County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Berkshire compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tioga County has 51.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Berkshire?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.