Palmyra, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Palmyra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Palmyra 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 has lower values than New York for 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (New York: 2.0).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Palmyra 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
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.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Palmyra since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), SR-31 (2), Allen Padgham Rd (1), Bird Rd (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 Palmyra 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Palmyra at a glance
| Population | 3,263 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,422 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14522) | $75,116 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14522) | $158,995 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Palmyra
How many truck crashes happen in Palmyra?
280 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Palmyra?
October has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Palmyra?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Palmyra compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Palmyra?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.