ZIP 10964 (Palisades, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10964: 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 |
Compared with New York, Rockland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 10964: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 10964 (2.2 → 3.8).
Overview
Rockland County has recorded 1,519 truck crashes since 2015, with 945 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10964 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-303 (4), I-287 (2) and CR-39 S Washington Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 54 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is August, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10964 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Rockland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-303 | 4 |
| I-287 | 2 |
| CR-39 S Washington Ave | 1 |
| CR-501 | 1 |
| E Gun Hill Rd | 1 |
| Grant Avenue | 1 |
| Jerome Ave | 1 |
| Maple Ave | 1 |
| North Ave | 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 10964 at a glance
| Population | 1,333 |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $187,396 |
| Median home value | $761,409 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 152. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10964
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10964?
Rockland County has had 1,519 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 945 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 10964?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10964: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10964?
Truck crashes in Rockland County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10964?
Garbage trucks were involved in 54 reported crashes in Rockland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10964 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rockland County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10964?
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.