Middlebury, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlebury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlebury and Wyoming County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wyoming County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyoming County compares with New York State
Wyoming County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Wyoming County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.5% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Wyoming County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wyoming County: 27.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyoming County. They injured 130 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Middlebury had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wyoming County numbers.
95% of truck crash reports in Wyoming County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come E Bethany Rd (1), Fox Rd (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Middlebury fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 27.3% 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 2022, 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 Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 2 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| Fox Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-20A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20A | 3 |
| Main St. | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| Standish Rd. | 1 |
| State Highway 19A | 1 |
Middlebury at a glance
| Population | 1,316 |
| Land area | 35.6 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14591) | $85,804 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14591) | $161,869 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | -5% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlebury
How common are truck crashes in Middlebury?
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyoming County (130 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Middlebury?
SR-63 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Middlebury since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Middlebury?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in February, with 15.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middlebury?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wyoming County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Middlebury compare with New York?
Wyoming County records 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Middlebury?
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.