ZIP 10462 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10462: 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. It runs above New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across 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
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10462 with 28 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
148 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10462 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 28 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| I-295 | 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 10462 at a glance
| Population | 76,320 |
| Density | 19,678 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,966 |
| Median home value | $348,723 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 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 10462
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10462?
Since 2015, 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bronx County (3,974 injured, 74 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10462?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10462: 28.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10462?
April has the most truck crashes in Bronx County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10462?
Since 2015, Bronx County has reported 148 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10462 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bronx County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10462?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.