Fort Edward, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Edward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Edward and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with New York State
Washington 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 Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Washington County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fort Edward: I-87 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fort Edward since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 146 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Fort Edward had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
97% of truck crash reports in Washington County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fort Edward is I-87, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-149 (2), US-9 (2) and CR-58 West Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Fort Edward fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| CR-58 West Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Hudson St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 1 |
| Hicks Rd | 1 |
| SR-22A | 1 |
Fort Edward at a glance
| Population | 3,138 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,781 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12828) | $76,019 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12828) | $217,015 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 27 | +26% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | -33% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Edward
How many truck accidents are there in Fort Edward?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fort Edward?
I-87 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fort Edward since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Edward?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Edward?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Edward compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fort Edward?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.