ZIP 10519 (Croton Falls, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10519: 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 sits below New York 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.
What stands out in ZIP 10519: US-6 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10519: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Westchester County has recorded 3,747 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,252 people injured and 35 killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-84 (3), SR-100 (2) and I-684 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10519 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 Westchester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 4 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| I-684 | 1 |
| SR-301 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 10519 at a glance
| Population | 99 |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10519
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10519?
Since 2015, 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westchester County (2,252 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10519?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10519: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10519?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Westchester County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10519?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10519 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Westchester County has 42.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10519?
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.