ZIP 10549 (Mount Kisco, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10549: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 10549: SR-100 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10549.
Overview
Police reported 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks in Westchester County since 2015: 2,252 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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). It is followed by 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%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 0.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10549 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-100 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 10549 at a glance
| Population | 16,135 |
| Density | 326 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,988 |
| Median home value | $685,440 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 10549
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10549?
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 10549?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10549: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10549?
Truck crashes in Westchester County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10549?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 10549 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Westchester County has 42.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10549?
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.