ZIP 10461 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10461: 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 in the 2000s to 237 in the 2010s.
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
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%).
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 (26). After it: I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 148 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10461 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Bronx County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 26 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 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 10461 at a glance
| Population | 52,012 |
| Density | 8,409 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,028 |
| Median home value | $662,774 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
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 10461
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10461?
3,573 truck crashes have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 3,974 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10461?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 26 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10461 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10461?
The worst month is April: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bronx County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10461?
148 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10461 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Bronx County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10461?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.