Savannah, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Savannah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Savannah 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Savannah: SR-318 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Savannah.
Overview
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 153 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Savannah 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%).
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%).
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 Savannah is SR-318, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (1), SR-414 (1) and SR-89 (1).
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 Savannah fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-318, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.0% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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-318 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-20 | 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 |
Savannah at a glance
| Population | 1,624 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,377 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 13146) | $61,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 13146) | $108,374 |
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 Savannah
How many truck crashes happen in Savannah?
280 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Savannah?
Since 2015, SR-318 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Savannah: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Savannah?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Savannah?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Savannah compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 Savannah?
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.