Yates County, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yates County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yates County compares with New York State
Yates County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yates County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Yates County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yates County: 19.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yates County. They injured 64 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Yates County since 2015: SR-14 (2), CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1) and CR-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Yates County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yates County) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yates County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 54 Intersecting With Second Milo | 1 |
| Tr/Middle Rd. | 1 |
Yates County at a glance
| Population | 24,387 |
| Land area | 338.1 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,989 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yates 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +107% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -29% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yates County
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Questions fleets ask about Yates County
How common are truck crashes in Yates County?
Yates County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yates County?
March has the most truck crashes in Yates County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yates County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yates County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yates County compare with New York?
Yates County records 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yates County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.