ZIP 10171 (New York, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10171: 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.
New York County at a glance: +330% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (144 vs 34).
Overview
Police reported 1,839 crashes involving commercial trucks in New York County since 2015: 1,860 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10171 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%).
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 10171 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 | 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 10171 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 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 10171
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10171?
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 10171?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 32 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10171 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10171?
June has the most truck crashes in New York County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10171?
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 10171 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, New York County has 12.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10171?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.