Ontario, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ontario: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ontario 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Ontario had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ontario happened on SR-104 (2), CR-200 Lincoln Rd (1) and Parker Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Ontario fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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.
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 |
| CR-200 Lincoln 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 |
Ontario at a glance
| Population | 10,516 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,609 per sq mi |
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 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 Ontario
How many truck crashes happen in Ontario?
Wayne County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ontario?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ontario?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ontario compare with New York?
Wayne County records 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ontario?
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.