ZIP 10303 (Staten Island, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10303: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Richmond 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Richmond County compares with New York State
Richmond 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 Richmond County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Richmond County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Richmond County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 10303: I-95 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10303.
Overview
Police reported 618 crashes involving commercial trucks in Richmond County since 2015: 535 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10303 with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-1 (11), I-78 (8) and 3rd Ave (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10303 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; 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.
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 Richmond County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 16 |
| US-1 | 11 |
| I-78 | 8 |
| 3rd Ave | 4 |
| I-280 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-440 | 4 |
| I-278 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| 86th St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Richmond County) |
|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway & Clove Rd | 2 |
| Victory Blvd | 2 |
| W Shore Expy | 2 |
| 278I E/B Staten Island Expressway | 1 |
| 278I Eb Staten Island Expy | 1 |
| Bay Street | 1 |
| Beverly Rd. | 1 |
| Huguenot Ave & Drumgoole Rd | 1 |
ZIP 10303 at a glance
| Population | 26,497 |
| Density | 3,228 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,947 |
| Median home value | $486,599 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Richmond 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 | 19 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -14% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 39 | +134% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 72 | +86% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10303
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10303?
Richmond County has had 618 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 535 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10303?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10303: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10303?
Truck crashes in Richmond County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10303?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Richmond County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10303 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Richmond County has 14.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10303?
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.