ZIP 10932 (Howells, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10932: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orange 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
4.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with New York State
Orange 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 Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Orange County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County sits below New York on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 10932 at a glance: SR-17 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10932 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,371 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 1,372 people were injured and 48 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-84 (2), SR-17K (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.1 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10932 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-17K | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| Bloomingburg Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Sarah Wells Trail | 1 |
| Mount Prosper Rd | 1 |
| North St | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
| SR-284 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 7 |
| I-84 | 7 |
| SR-17 | 6 |
| Ackerman Rd | 1 |
| Cross Road | 1 |
| Exit 16 Sr 17 E To I 87 | 1 |
| Exit 39 I 84 Eb To Us Rte 9W | 1 |
| SR-17A | 1 |
ZIP 10932 at a glance
| Population | 13 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 118 | — | 3.7 |
| 2000s | 163 | +38% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 248 | +52% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 246 | -1% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 118 a year in the 1990s and 246 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10932
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 10932?
2,371 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 1,372 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10932?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10932 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10932?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10932?
Garbage trucks were involved in 82 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10932 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Orange County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 10932?
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.