ZIP 10457 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10457: 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 |
Compared with New York, Bronx County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Bronx County: +205% yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 in the 2000s to 237 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bronx County. They injured 3,974 people and killed 74.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (29). Next come I-87 (8), US-1 (8) and Bruckner Blvd (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 148 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10457 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bronx County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 8th 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 10457 at a glance
| Population | 79,543 |
| Density | 23,289 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,683 |
| Home ownership | 5% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 422. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 10457
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10457?
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 10457?
I-95 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10457 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10457?
Truck crashes in Bronx County peak in April, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10457?
Since 2015, Bronx County has reported 148 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10457 compare 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 10457?
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.