Wayne County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne 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
11 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with New York State
Wayne County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Wayne County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with New York, Wayne County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wayne County: SR-104 most fatal truck crashes in Wayne County: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 153 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-31 (2), CR-200 Lincoln Rd (1) and CR-241 Sodus Center Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Wayne County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-104; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.8% 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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-200 Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| CR-241 Sodus Center Rd | 1 |
| E Port Bay Rd | 1 |
| Glover Rd | 1 |
| Parker Rd | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| Ontario Center Rd. | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 90,757 |
| Land area | 603.8 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,581 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +64% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 31 | +37% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | -5% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wayne County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wayne County
How common are truck crashes in Wayne County?
280 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wayne County?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Wayne County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wayne County?
October has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wayne County compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne 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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.