ZIP 10026 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10026: 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 sits below New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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%.
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.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10026 with 30 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and I-87 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
105 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (10% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.1 deaths compared with 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10026 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 | 30 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 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 10026 at a glance
| Population | 37,123 |
| Density | 37,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,244 |
| Median home value | $985,859 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 202. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 10026
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10026?
Since 2015, 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in New York County (1,860 injured, 62 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10026?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10026: 30.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10026?
Truck crashes in New York County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10026?
Since 2015, New York County has reported 105 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10026 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10026?
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.