Huron, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huron and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
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 |
Wayne County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Huron at a glance: SR-104 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Huron.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 153 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Huron since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
98% of truck crash reports in Wayne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Huron is SR-104, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-241 Sodus Center Rd (1), E Port Bay Rd (1) and Glover Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for Huron fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-104 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- With 11.8% 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 6 |
| CR-241 Sodus Center Rd | 1 |
| E Port Bay Rd | 1 |
| Glover Rd | 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 |
Huron at a glance
| Population | 1,859 |
| Land area | 39.4 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14590) | $55,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14590) | $115,796 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huron
How common are truck crashes in Huron?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (153 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Huron?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huron since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Huron?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Huron compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huron?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.