ZIP 10305 (Staten Island, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10305: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
ZIP 10305 at a glance: I-95 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10305.
Overview
Since 2015, 618 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Richmond County. They injured 535 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come US-1 (9), 3rd Ave (5) and SR-27 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10305 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015, 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 13 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| 3rd Ave | 5 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-278 | 3 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| SR-440 | 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 10305 at a glance
| Population | 41,270 |
| Density | 3,964 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,413 |
| Median home value | $645,194 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10305
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10305?
Richmond County has had 618 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 535 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10305?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10305 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10305?
June has the most truck crashes in Richmond County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10305?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Richmond County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10305 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 14.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Richmond County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10305?
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.