ZIP 10075 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10075: 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.
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
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 10075 is I-95, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-1 (11), Broadway (10) and Bruckner Blvd (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
105 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.1, vs 3.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10075 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2015, 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-87 | 7 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing 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 10075 at a glance
| Population | 21,897 |
| Density | 44,728 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $155,902 |
| Median home value | $995,957 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 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 10075
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10075?
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 10075?
I-95 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10075 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10075?
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 10075?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in New York County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10075 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10075?
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.