Owego, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owego: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Owego 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 has lower values than New York for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tioga County at a glance: 5.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New York: 2.0).
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Owego 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
November has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Owego since 2015: SR-17 (2) and CR-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Owego fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023 and 2024, 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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-41 | 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 |
Owego at a glance
| Population | 4,167 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,635 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13827) | $72,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13827) | $157,675 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Owego
How many truck crashes happen in Owego?
Tioga County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Owego?
Truck crashes in Tioga County peak in November, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Owego?
Since 2015, Tioga County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Owego compared 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 Owego?
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.