ZIP 10472 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10472: 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 in the 2000s to 237 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 3,573 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bronx County since 2015: 3,974 people were injured and 74 were killed.
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%).
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.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-95 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10472 with 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-87 (8), US-1 (8) and Broadway (7).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10472 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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.
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 | 29 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| US-1 | 8 |
| Broadway | 7 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| I-495 | 5 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| 10th Ave | 3 |
| 8th Ave | 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 10472 at a glance
| Population | 64,011 |
| Density | 22,935 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,039 |
| Median home value | $665,954 |
| Home ownership | 16% |
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 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 10472
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10472?
Bronx County has had 3,573 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,974 people and killing 74.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10472?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10472: 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10472?
The worst month is April: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bronx County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10472?
Garbage trucks were involved in 148 reported crashes in Bronx County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10472 compared with New York?
Bronx County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10472?
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.