ZIP 10035 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10035: 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in New York County: +330% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (144 vs 34).
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (30). Next come Broadway (10), US-1 (10) and I-87 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 105 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (10% of them).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10035 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New York County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 | 30 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 10 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 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 10035 at a glance
| Population | 38,862 |
| Density | 10,682 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,121 |
| Median home value | $755,216 |
| Home ownership | 11% |
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 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 10035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10035?
New York County has had 1,839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,860 people and killing 62.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10035?
I-95 had 30 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10035 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10035?
June has the most truck crashes in New York County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10035?
Since 2015, New York County has reported 105 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10035 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, New York County has 12.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10035?
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.