ZIP 11415 (Kew Gardens, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11415: 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 sits below New York on 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.
What stands out in Queens County: +372% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (60) to the 2010s (281).
Overview
Queens County has recorded 4,174 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,876 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Broadway leads within 10 miles of ZIP 11415 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Bruckner Blvd (7), I-495 (7) and I-95 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 159 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is August, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11415 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along Broadway; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 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) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 8 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 7 |
| I-495 | 7 |
| I-95 | 7 |
| SR-27 | 7 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| 3rd Ave | 4 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| Morgan 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 11415 at a glance
| Population | 21,154 |
| Density | 14,582 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,394 |
| Median home value | $364,862 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11415
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11415?
4,174 truck crashes have been reported in Queens County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 4,876 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 11415?
Since 2015, Broadway has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11415: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 11415?
June has the most truck crashes in Queens County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11415?
Garbage trucks were involved in 159 reported crashes in Queens County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 11415 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Queens County records 18.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 11415?
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.