ZIP 10522 (Dobbs Ferry, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10522: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 10522: I-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10522: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westchester County. They injured 2,252 people and killed 35.
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%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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
I-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10522 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-287 (3), SR-303 (3) and Boston Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 95 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in 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 10522 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Check whether your routes use I-87, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 5 |
| I-287 | 3 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| I-95 | 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 10522 at a glance
| Population | 11,502 |
| Density | 1,817 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $165,417 |
| Median home value | $758,575 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 153 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 430. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 10522
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10522?
3,747 truck crashes have been reported in Westchester County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 2,252 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10522?
I-87 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10522 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10522?
June has the most truck crashes in Westchester County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10522?
Garbage trucks were involved in 95 reported crashes in Westchester County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10522 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10522?
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.