ZIP 11421 (Woodhaven, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11421: 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. Where it is 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
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
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Broadway had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: 3rd Ave (6), Bruckner Blvd (6) and I-95 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 159 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11421 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to Broadway at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2015 and 2023 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 |
| 3rd Ave | 6 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 6 |
| I-95 | 6 |
| SR-27 | 6 |
| 1st Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| I-278 | 4 |
| I-495 | 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 11421 at a glance
| Population | 40,612 |
| Density | 12,204 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,685 |
| Median home value | $685,916 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 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 11421
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11421?
Since 2015, 4,174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Queens County (4,876 injured, 61 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11421?
NHTSA data shows Broadway with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11421 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11421?
Truck crashes in Queens County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11421?
Since 2015, Queens County has reported 159 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11421 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11421?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.