ZIP 10503 (Ardsley On Hudson, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10503: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Westchester 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 0.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Westchester County compares with New York State
Westchester County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westchester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Westchester County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Westchester County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 10503: 1.6× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10503 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.2).
Overview
Westchester County has recorded 3,747 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,252 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10503 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-87 (4), SR-303 (4), I-287 (2), CR-39 S Washington Ave (1) and CR-501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is June, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10503 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Westchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| Jerome Ave | 1 |
| Maple Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westchester County) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 12 |
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-87 | 9 |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 5 |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy | 3 |
| I-684 | 2 |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Rd. | 1 |
| Bedford Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 10503 at a glance
| Population | 132 |
| Density | 3,429 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $243,036 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westchester 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 | 153 | — | 6.4 |
| 2000s | 213 | +39% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 354 | +67% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 430 | +21% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 153 a year in the 1990s and 430 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10503
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10503?
3,747 truck crashes have been reported in Westchester County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 2,252 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10503?
Truck crashes in Westchester County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10503?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10503 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Westchester County has 42.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10503?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.