Newark, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newark 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.
What stands out in Newark: SR-31 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newark: 2 since 2015.
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 Newark 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
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 Newark is SR-31, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Bird Rd (1), I-90 (1) and Parker 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 Newark fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-31 | 2 |
| Bird Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Parker Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 |
Newark at a glance
| Population | 8,932 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,648 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14513) | $65,309 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14513) | $147,016 |
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 Newark
How many truck accidents are there in Newark?
Wayne County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newark?
SR-31 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newark since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Newark?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newark?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newark compare with New York?
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 Newark?
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.