Torrey, NY truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Torrey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Torrey 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. 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
Yates County has recorded 120 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Torrey 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%).
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Torrey is SR-14, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1), SR-96 (1) and SR-96A (1).
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 Torrey fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yates County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| SR-96A | 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 |
Torrey at a glance
| Population | 1,276 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 14441) | $70,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 14441) | $153,312 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Torrey
How many truck crashes happen in Torrey?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yates County (64 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Torrey?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Torrey since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Torrey?
The worst month is March: 13.3% of truck crashes in Yates County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Torrey?
Since 2015, Yates County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Torrey compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Yates County has 44.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Torrey?
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.