ZIP 10704 (Yonkers, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10704: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 10704: I-95 25 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10704.
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
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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
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, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (25). After it: I-87 (9), Bruckner Blvd (7) and US-1 (4).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 0.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10704 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westchester County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 25 |
| I-87 | 9 |
| 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 10704 at a glance
| Population | 31,921 |
| Density | 4,617 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,786 |
| Median home value | $526,804 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 153 to 430. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 10704
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10704?
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 10704?
I-95 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 10704 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10704?
Truck crashes in Westchester County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10704?
Garbage trucks were involved in 95 reported crashes in Westchester County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10704 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Westchester County has 42.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10704?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.