Wolcott, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wolcott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wolcott 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Wolcott at a glance: SR-104 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wolcott.
Overview
Police reported 280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Wolcott had 0 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
11.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: E Port Bay Rd (1), Glover Rd (1) and SR-38 (1).
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 Wolcott fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-104 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 3 |
| E Port Bay Rd | 1 |
| Glover Rd | 1 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Wolcott at a glance
| Population | 1,575 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 809 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14590) | $55,682 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14590) | $115,796 |
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 Wolcott
How common are truck crashes in Wolcott?
280 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 153 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wolcott?
SR-104 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wolcott since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wolcott?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wolcott?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Wolcott compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 36.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wolcott?
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.