ZIP 10506 (Bedford, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10506: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 10506: SR-100 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10506.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westchester County. They injured 2,252 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Road surface: 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-100 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-684 (2) and SR-15 (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.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10506 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-100; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 3 |
| I-684 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 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 10506 at a glance
| Population | 6,244 |
| Density | 145 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $1,178,131 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 153 to 430. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 10506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10506?
3,747 truck crashes have been reported in Westchester County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 2,252 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10506?
NHTSA data shows SR-100 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10506 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10506?
June has the most truck crashes in Westchester County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10506?
95 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Westchester County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10506 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westchester County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10506?
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.