ZIP 10979 (Sterling Forest, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10979: 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 |
Compared with New York, Orange County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 10979 at a glance: I-287 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 10979.
Overview
Police reported 2,371 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 1,372 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-87 (3), SR-17 (2) and CR-1A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 82 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
They recorded 4.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10979 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Orange County.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-287 | 4 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-1A | 1 |
| CR-21 | 1 |
| Stag Hill Rd | 1 |
| Sterling Mine Rd | 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 10979 at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Density | 2,571 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 118 to 246. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 10979
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10979?
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 10979?
NHTSA data shows I-287 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10979 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10979?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 10979?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 10979 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 65.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 10979?
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.