Macedon, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macedon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Macedon 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 |
Compared with New York, Wayne County is lower 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.
Wayne County at a glance: 3.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across New York.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 280 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Macedon since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% 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 Macedon since 2015: I-90 (2), SR-31 (2), Allen Padgham Rd (1), Bird Rd (1) and Parker Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Macedon fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 29.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 11.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| Allen Padgham Rd | 1 |
| Bird Rd | 1 |
| Parker Rd | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Shortsville Rd | 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 |
Macedon at a glance
| Population | 9,264 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4,257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14502) | $83,330 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14502) | $231,004 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macedon
How many truck accidents are there in Macedon?
Wayne County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Macedon?
October has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Macedon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Macedon compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Macedon?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.