Hampton, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hampton 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. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Washington County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 12.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hampton since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% 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 Hampton since 2015: SR-22A (1) and US-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Hampton fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22A | 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 |
Hampton at a glance
| Population | 857 |
| Land area | 22.2 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 12837) | $81,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 12837) | $160,825 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampton
How many truck accidents are there in Hampton?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (146 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampton?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hampton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hampton compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hampton?
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.