ZIP 10470 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10470: 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 has lower values than New York for 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.
The headline for Bronx County: +205% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (78) to the 2010s (237).
Overview
Police reported 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bronx County since 2015: 3,974 people were injured and 74 were killed.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 10470 is I-95, with 27 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (6).
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 10470 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 27 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| 2nd Ave | 2 |
| Amsterdam Ave | 2 |
| Central Park W | 2 |
| E 125th St | 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 10470 at a glance
| Population | 16,004 |
| Density | 4,304 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,046 |
| Median home value | $504,250 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 10470
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10470?
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 10470?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10470: 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10470?
April has the most truck crashes in Bronx County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10470?
Garbage trucks were involved in 148 reported crashes in Bronx County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10470 compare with New York?
Bronx County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10470?
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.