Jerusalem, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jerusalem: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jerusalem and Yates County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yates County numbers.
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 |
Compared with New York, Yates County is lower 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.
The headline for Yates County: 19.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
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.
Jerusalem had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yates County numbers.
96% of truck crash reports in Yates County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
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 within 10 miles of Jerusalem since 2015: CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1) and CR-18 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for Jerusalem fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.3% 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Jerusalem at a glance
| Population | 4,200 |
| Land area | 58.6 sq mi |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14478) | $86,853 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14478) | $415,503 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jerusalem
How many truck crashes happen in Jerusalem?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yates County (64 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Jerusalem?
Truck crashes in Yates County peak in March, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jerusalem?
Since 2015, Yates County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Jerusalem compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yates County has 44.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jerusalem?
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.