Dobbs Ferry, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dobbs Ferry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dobbs Ferry 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 sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in Dobbs Ferry: I-87 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dobbs Ferry since 2015.
Overview
Westchester County has recorded 3,747 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,252 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dobbs Ferry since 2015, this page uses Westchester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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
Within this area, I-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-303 (3), I-287 (2) and Boston Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Dobbs Ferry 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Westchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| I-95 | 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 |
Dobbs Ferry at a glance
| Population | 11,513 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 4,752 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 10522) | $165,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 10522) | $758,575 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dobbs Ferry
How many truck crashes happen in Dobbs Ferry?
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 Dobbs Ferry?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dobbs Ferry: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dobbs Ferry?
Truck crashes in Westchester County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dobbs Ferry?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dobbs Ferry compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westchester County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dobbs Ferry?
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.