ZIP 11021 (Great Neck, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nassau 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nassau County compares with New York State
Nassau 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 Nassau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Nassau County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with New York, Nassau County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nassau County: +143% yearly reported truck crashes went from 179 in the 2000s to 436 in the 2010s.
Overview
Nassau County has recorded 4,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,181 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-495 (10), Bruckner Blvd (6) and SR-25A (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11021 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 11 |
| I-495 | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| SR-25A | 4 |
| SR-27 | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-678 | 3 |
| Francis Lewis Blvd | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| Northern St Pkwy | 3 |
| Eb Long Island Expy | 2 |
| Long Island Expy Wb Exit 44 | 2 |
| Portland Ave Westbury | 2 |
| Brookville | 1 |
| E/B I-495, East Hills | 1 |
| E/B Lie Exit 36 | 1 |
ZIP 11021 at a glance
| Population | 19,783 |
| Density | 3,211 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,230 |
| Median home value | $658,803 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nassau 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 | 154 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 179 | +16% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 415 | +131% | 6.3 |
| 2020s | 499 | +20% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 154 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 499. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.2 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 11021
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11021?
Nassau County has had 4,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,181 people and killing 62.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 11021?
NHTSA data shows I-95 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11021 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11021?
August has the most truck crashes in Nassau County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11021?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nassau County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11021 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nassau County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11021?
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.