ZIP 10152 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10152: 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 runs above New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
New York County at a glance: +330% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (144 vs 34).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in New York County. They injured 1,860 people and killed 62.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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 10152 with 32 fatal crashes involving a large truck 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%).
They recorded 3.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10152 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in New York County.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in New York County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 32 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 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 10152 at a glance
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 564 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 10152
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10152?
New York County has had 1,839 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,860 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10152?
I-95 had 32 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10152 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10152?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in New York County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10152?
Garbage trucks were involved in 105 reported crashes in New York County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10152 compared with New York?
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 10152?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.