ZIP 10913 (Blauvelt, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10913: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rockland 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rockland County compares with New York State
Rockland 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 Rockland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Rockland County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Rockland County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Rockland County at a glance: +89% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (163 vs 86).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,519 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rockland County. They injured 945 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10913 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-87 (4), SR-303 (4), SR-17 (3), SR-59 (2) and CR-501 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 54 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10913 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rockland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| I-287 | 1 |
| Prospect St | 1 |
| SR-100A | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rockland County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 9 |
| I-287 | 1 |
| North Route 303 | 1 |
| Old Mill Rd. | 1 |
| Ritie St. | 1 |
ZIP 10913 at a glance
| Population | 5,343 |
| Density | 497 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $175,357 |
| Median home value | $638,415 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rockland 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 | 56 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 86 | +53% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 163 | +89% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 152 | -7% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 152 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10913
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10913?
Since 2015, 1,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rockland County (945 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10913?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Rockland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10913?
Garbage trucks were involved in 54 reported crashes in Rockland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10913 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockland County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 10913?
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.