ZIP 10009 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in New York County, 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
3.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How New York County compares with New York State
New York County against New York State and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where New York County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | New York County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 12.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.99 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New York, New York County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
New York County at a glance: +330% yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 in the 2000s to 144 in the 2010s.
Overview
New York County has recorded 1,839 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,860 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10009 with 33 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Broadway (10), US-1 (9) and 3rd Ave (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 105 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10009 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015, 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in New York County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 33 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (New York County) |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam Ave | 2 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| Central Park | 2 |
| E Houston St. | 2 |
| 12Th Avenue | 1 |
| 159-26 Harlen River Dr | 1 |
| 1St Avenue | 1 |
| 2Nd Ave. & E 82Nd St. | 1 |
ZIP 10009 at a glance
| Population | 60,209 |
| Density | 37,694 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,876 |
| Median home value | $712,920 |
| Home ownership | 10% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in New York 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 | 33 | — | 12.5 |
| 2000s | 34 | +3% | 9.3 |
| 2010s | 119 | +254% | 8.9 |
| 2020s | 202 | +70% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 202. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10009?
Since 2015, 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New York County (1,860 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10009?
I-95 had 33 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10009 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10009?
Truck crashes in New York County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10009?
105 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in New York County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10009 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New York County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10009?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.