ZIP 10980 (Stony Point, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10980: 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 sits below New York on 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 86 in the 2000s to 163 in the 2010s.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
I-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 10980 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-17 (2), SR-32 (2) and SR-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
54 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (19% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10980 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rockland County.
- 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.
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 Rockland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 7 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-9W | 2 |
| I-287 | 1 |
| SR-303 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| Sterling Mine Rd | 1 |
| US-202 | 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 10980 at a glance
| Population | 13,414 |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,284 |
| Median home value | $513,105 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 56 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 152. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 10980
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 10980?
1,519 truck crashes have been reported in Rockland County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 945 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 10980?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10980: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 10980?
October has the most truck crashes in Rockland County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 10980?
Garbage trucks were involved in 54 reported crashes in Rockland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 10980 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 10980?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.