ZIP 11355 (Flushing, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11355: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Queens 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 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Queens County compares with New York State
Queens 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 Queens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Queens County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.13 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Queens County has lower values than New York for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and after dark.
Queens County at a glance: +372% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (281 vs 60).
Overview
Police reported 4,174 crashes involving commercial trucks in Queens County since 2015: 4,876 people were injured and 61 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% 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 (17). Next come Broadway (10), Bruckner Blvd (7) and I-495 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
159 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (13% of them).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11355 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Queens County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; 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 was incomplete in 2015 and 2023, 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 Queens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 17 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| I-87 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Queens County) |
|---|---|
| 495I W/B Long Island Expressway | 6 |
| 495I Wb Long Island Expy | 5 |
| 495I E/B Long Island Expressway | 4 |
| 295I S/B Clearview Expressway | 3 |
| 678I S/B Van Wyck Expwy | 3 |
| Clearview Expressway | 3 |
| Long Island Expy | 3 |
| Nassau Expy | 3 |
ZIP 11355 at a glance
| Population | 80,801 |
| Density | 18,174 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,326 |
| Median home value | $666,350 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Queens 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 | 50 | — | 9.7 |
| 2000s | 60 | +19% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 222 | +273% | 5.1 |
| 2020s | 431 | +94% | 7.8 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 431. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11355
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11355?
Queens County has had 4,174 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,876 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 11355?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11355: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11355?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Queens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11355?
159 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Queens County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 11355 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 18.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Queens County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 11355?
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 2015 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.