Sodus, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sodus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sodus 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 Sodus: SR-104 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sodus 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 1 truck crash was reported in Sodus 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
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come CR-241 Sodus Center Rd (1) and Glover 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 Sodus fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-104; 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.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 6 |
| CR-241 Sodus Center Rd | 1 |
| Glover 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 |
Sodus at a glance
| Population | 1,695 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,801 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14551) | $59,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14551) | $126,803 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sodus
How many truck accidents are there in Sodus?
Wayne County has had 280 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sodus?
Since 2015, SR-104 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sodus: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sodus?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sodus?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sodus compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sodus?
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.