ZIP 11414 (Howard Beach, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11414: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Queens County: +372% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (60) to the 2010s (281).
Overview
Since 2015, 4,174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Queens County. They injured 4,876 people and killed 61.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 11414 is SR-27, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 3rd Ave (6), Broadway (6) and Atlantic Ave (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 159 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
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 11414 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 7 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Broadway | 6 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-495 | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| 1st Ave | 3 |
| I-278 | 3 |
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 11414 at a glance
| Population | 31,308 |
| Density | 5,236 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,051 |
| Median home value | $662,868 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 431 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 11414
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11414?
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 11414?
SR-27 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 11414 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11414?
Truck crashes in Queens County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11414?
Since 2015, Queens County has reported 159 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11414 compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 11414?
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.