ZIP 10998 (Westtown, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 10998: 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 has lower values than New York for 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.
The headline for ZIP 10998: I-84 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10998 since 2015.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 2,371 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,372 people injured and 48 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-1A (1), CR-519 (1) and CR-565 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
82 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.1, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 10998 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, 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.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| CR-1A | 1 |
| CR-519 | 1 |
| CR-565 | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-284 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 10998 at a glance
| Population | 3,889 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,348 |
| Median home value | $453,365 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 10998
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 10998?
Orange County has had 2,371 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,372 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 10998?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 10998 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 10998?
June has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 10998?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 82 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 10998 compare with New York?
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 10998?
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.