ZIP 11226 (Brooklyn, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11226: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kings 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kings County compares with New York State
Kings County against New York State and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kings County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Kings County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.08 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kings County sits below New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Kings County: +237% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (75) to the 2010s (253).
Overview
Police reported 3,796 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kings County since 2015: 4,271 people were injured and 112 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Broadway had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by 3rd Ave (6), SR-27 (5) and 1st Ave (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 223 of the truck crashes here, or 5.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is November, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11226 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Broadway at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; 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 2015, 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kings County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 8 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| 1st Ave | 4 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| US-1 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kings County) |
|---|---|
| Atlantic Ave. | 5 |
| 278I W/B Brooklyn Queens Expressway | 4 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| Foster Ave. | 4 |
| 278I Tunnel Brooklyn Queens Expressway | 3 |
| Atlantic Ave | 3 |
| Brooklyn Queens Expressway | 3 |
| Linden Blvd | 3 |
ZIP 11226 at a glance
| Population | 95,144 |
| Density | 28,201 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,014 |
| Median home value | $872,599 |
| Home ownership | 14% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kings 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 | 68 | — | 12.8 |
| 2000s | 75 | +10% | 9.0 |
| 2010s | 201 | +168% | 8.5 |
| 2020s | 456 | +127% | 12.2 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 456. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.8 a year in 2016–19, 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11226
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11226?
Since 2015, 3,796 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kings County (4,271 injured, 112 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11226?
NHTSA data shows Broadway with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11226 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11226?
Truck crashes in Kings County peak in June, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11226?
Since 2015, Kings County has reported 223 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 11226 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 16.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kings County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 11226?
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 2015, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.