ZIP 10454 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10454: 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 has lower values than New York for 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.
What stands out in Bronx County: +205% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (78) to the 2010s (237).
Overview
Bronx County has recorded 3,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,974 people injured and 74 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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%).
1.2% 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 (29). It is followed by Broadway (10), US-1 (9) and I-87 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 148 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10454 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bronx County.
- 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 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 Bronx County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 29 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| US-1 | 9 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
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 10454 at a glance
| Population | 39,570 |
| Density | 14,412 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,086 |
| Median home value | $774,228 |
| Home ownership | 7% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 422. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10454
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10454?
Bronx County has had 3,573 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,974 people and killing 74.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10454?
I-95 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10454 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10454?
The worst month is April: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bronx County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10454?
Since 2015, Bronx County has reported 148 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10454 compared with New York?
Bronx County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10454?
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.