ZIP 10452 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10452: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bronx 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
4.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bronx County compares with New York State
Bronx 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 Bronx County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Bronx County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 1.05 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Bronx County sits below New York on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bronx County at a glance: +205% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (237 vs 78).
Overview
Bronx County has recorded 3,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,974 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Road surface: 1.2% 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 10452 is I-95, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Broadway (9), US-1 (9) and I-87 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
148 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10452 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bronx County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bronx 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.
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 Bronx County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 29 |
| Broadway | 9 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bronx County) |
|---|---|
| Cross Bronx Expy | 6 |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 5 |
| Bruckner Expy | 4 |
| 95I E/B Cross Bronx Expy | 3 |
| 95I N/B Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
| 95I S/B Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
| 95I W/B Cross Bronx Expy | 3 |
| Bruckner Expressway | 3 |
ZIP 10452 at a glance
| Population | 75,682 |
| Density | 29,750 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,288 |
| Home ownership | 3% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bronx 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 | 78 | — | 7.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -7% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 190 | +161% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 422 | +122% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 422 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 7.2 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10452
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10452?
Since 2015, 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bronx County (3,974 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10452?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10452 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10452?
Truck crashes in Bronx County peak in April, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10452?
Garbage trucks were involved in 148 reported crashes in Bronx County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10452 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bronx County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10452?
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.