ZIP 10039 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10039: 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). Where it is 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
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in New York County since 2015: 1,860 people were injured and 62 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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 (30). After it: Broadway (10), US-1 (9) 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 10039 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in New York County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 30 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle 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 10039 at a glance
| Population | 32,492 |
| Density | 41,933 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,371 |
| Home ownership | 14% |
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. 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 10039
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10039?
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 10039?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10039: 30.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10039?
June has the most truck crashes in New York County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10039?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in New York County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10039 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 10039?
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.