ZIP 10023 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10023: 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 |
New York County has lower values than New York for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in New York County: +330% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (34) to the 2010s (144).
Overview
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in New York County since 2015: 1,860 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (31). Next come US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and Bruckner Blvd (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 105 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is July, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10023 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, 2023 and 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 31 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 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 10023 at a glance
| Population | 69,455 |
| Density | 27,667 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $159,874 |
| Median home value | $1,380,024 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 202 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10023
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10023?
1,839 truck crashes have been reported in New York County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 1,860 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10023?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 31 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10023 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10023?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in New York County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10023?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in New York County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10023 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in New York County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10023?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.