ZIP 10518 (Cross River, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10518: 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 |
Westchester County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 10518 at a glance: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10518: 3 since 2015.
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-684 (2), I-84 (2) and SR-100 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 95 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
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 10518 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| I-684 | 2 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
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 10518 at a glance
| Population | 992 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $250,001 |
| Median home value | $779,367 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10518
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10518?
Westchester County has had 3,747 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,252 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10518?
NHTSA data shows US-6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10518 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10518?
Truck crashes in Westchester County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10518?
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 10518 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 10518?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.