ZIP 10465 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10465: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bronx County at a glance: +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.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 10465 is I-95, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and I-495 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
148 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10465 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 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 | 22 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 3 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-678 | 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 10465 at a glance
| Population | 45,404 |
| Density | 4,472 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,985 |
| Median home value | $624,049 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 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 10465
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10465?
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 10465?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10465: 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10465?
The worst month is April: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bronx County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10465?
Since 2015, Bronx County has reported 148 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10465 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10465?
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.