ZIP 10475 (Bronx, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10475: 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.
Bronx County at a glance: +205% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (78) to the 2010s (237).
Overview
Bronx County has recorded 3,573 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,974 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (24). After it: I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (4).
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 10475 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.
- 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.
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 | 24 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| 2nd Ave | 2 |
| E 125th St | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| I-495 | 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 10475 at a glance
| Population | 42,578 |
| Density | 13,229 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,712 |
| Median home value | $84,402 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10475
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10475?
Bronx County has had 3,573 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,974 people and killing 74.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10475?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10475 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10475?
April has the most truck crashes in Bronx County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10475?
Since 2015, Bronx County has reported 148 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10475 compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 10475?
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.