ZIP 10460 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10460: 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.
The headline for Bronx County: +205% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (237 vs 78).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bronx County. They injured 3,974 people and killed 74.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in 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 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.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10460 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.
- 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.
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 |
| 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 10460 at a glance
| Population | 59,396 |
| Density | 15,302 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,309 |
| Median home value | $673,422 |
| Home ownership | 9% |
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 10460
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10460?
Since 2015, 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bronx County (3,974 injured, 74 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10460?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 29 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10460 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10460?
The worst month is April: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bronx County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10460?
148 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10460 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 10460?
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.