Ardsley, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ardsley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ardsley and Westchester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Westchester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Westchester County compares with New York State
Westchester 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 Westchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Westchester County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Westchester County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Ardsley: I-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ardsley: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westchester County. They injured 2,252 people and killed 35.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Ardsley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Westchester County numbers.
96% of truck crash reports in Westchester County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-87 leads within 10 miles of Ardsley with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-287 (3), SR-303 (3) and Boston Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ardsley fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Check whether your routes use I-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Westchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 5 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| I-95 | 1 |
| I-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westchester County) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 12 |
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-87 | 9 |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5 |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy | 3 |
| I-684 | 2 |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Rd. | 1 |
| Bedford Rd. | 1 |
Ardsley at a glance
| Population | 4,974 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,765 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 10502) | $250,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 10502) | $845,336 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westchester 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 | 153 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 213 | +39% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 354 | +67% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 430 | +21% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 153 a year in the 1990s and 430 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 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ardsley
How common are truck crashes in Ardsley?
Westchester County has had 3,747 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,252 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ardsley?
I-87 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ardsley since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ardsley?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Westchester County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ardsley?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Ardsley compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westchester County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ardsley?
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.