ZIP 11367 (Flushing, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11367: 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 |
Compared with New York, Queens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New York on injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Queens County: +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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). It is followed by 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%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11367 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Queens County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 16 |
| Broadway | 10 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| SR-27 | 7 |
| 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 11367 at a glance
| Population | 40,923 |
| Density | 8,263 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,061 |
| Median home value | $499,281 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11367
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11367?
4,174 truck crashes have been reported in Queens County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 4,876 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11367?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11367: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11367?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Queens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11367?
Garbage trucks were involved in 159 reported crashes in Queens County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 11367 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Queens County has 18.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 11367?
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 and 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.