ZIP 10550 (Mount Vernon, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10550: 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.
The headline for ZIP 10550: I-95 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10550: 24 since 2015.
Overview
Westchester County has recorded 3,747 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,252 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 10550 is I-95, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-87 (8), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
95 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (12% of them).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10550 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westchester County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 24 |
| I-87 | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| Broadway | 2 |
| E 125th St | 2 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| Tiffany St | 2 |
| Webster Ave | 2 |
| Westchester Ave | 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 10550 at a glance
| Population | 38,972 |
| Density | 7,568 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,701 |
| Median home value | $496,997 |
| Home ownership | 28% |
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. 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 10550
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10550?
Since 2015, 3,747 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westchester County (2,252 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10550?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10550: 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10550?
June has the most truck crashes in Westchester County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10550?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10550 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 10550?
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.