Middlesex, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlesex: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middlesex 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 |
Yates County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yates County: 19.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Yates County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Middlesex since 2015, this page uses Yates County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Middlesex happened on CR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Middlesex fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yates County.
- 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-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 |
Middlesex at a glance
| Population | 1,353 |
| Land area | 30.9 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14507) | $77,273 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlesex
How many truck crashes happen in Middlesex?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yates County (64 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Middlesex?
March has the most truck crashes in Yates County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middlesex?
Since 2015, Yates County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Middlesex compared with New York?
Yates County records 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Middlesex?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.