Marion, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Wayne County: 3.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across New York.
Overview
Police reported 280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Marion 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015: SR-104 (2), SR-31 (2), Bird Rd (1), CR-200 Lincoln Rd (1) and CR-241 Sodus Center Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Marion fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 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
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 was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| Bird Rd | 1 |
| CR-200 Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| CR-241 Sodus Center Rd | 1 |
| Parker 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 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 4,499 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,474 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14505) | $80,382 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14505) | $189,531 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How many truck accidents are there in Marion?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (153 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion?
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 Marion compared with New York?
Wayne County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marion?
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.