ZIP 10706 (Hastings On Hudson, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10706: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 10706: I-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10706: 7 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%).
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.
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 10706 is I-87, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-303 (3), US-1 (3) and I-287 (2).
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 10706 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 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 | 7 |
| SR-303 | 3 |
| US-1 | 3 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| Boston Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Eastchester Rd | 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 10706 at a glance
| Population | 9,183 |
| Density | 1,331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $190,833 |
| Median home value | $867,034 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 10706
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10706?
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 10706?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10706: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 10706?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Westchester County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10706?
Since 2015, Westchester County has reported 95 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10706 compare with New York?
Westchester County records 42.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10706?
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.