ZIP 10463 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10463: 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.
The headline for Bronx County: +205% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (78) to the 2010s (237).
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
Truck crashes peak in April (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (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%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 10463 is I-95, with 28 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 4.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10463 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 28 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| 10th Ave | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 2 |
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 10463 at a glance
| Population | 69,470 |
| Density | 9,744 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,974 |
| Median home value | $387,358 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
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 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 10463
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10463?
3,573 truck crashes have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 3,974 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10463?
I-95 had 28 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10463 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10463?
April has the most truck crashes in Bronx County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10463?
148 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bronx County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10463 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 10463?
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.