ZIP 10034 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10034: 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.
The headline for New York County: +330% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (34) to the 2010s (144).
Overview
New York County has recorded 1,839 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,860 people injured and 62 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
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 10034 with 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-87 (8), US-1 (8) and Bruckner Blvd (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 105 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (10% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10034 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 | 29 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| I-80 | 3 |
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 10034 at a glance
| Population | 37,758 |
| Density | 14,258 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,754 |
| Median home value | $522,291 |
| Home ownership | 12% |
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. NHTSA counts 9.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10034?
1,839 truck crashes have been reported in New York County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 1,860 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10034?
I-95 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10034 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10034?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in New York County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10034?
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 10034 compare with New York for truck crashes?
New York County records 12.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10034?
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.