ZIP 11433 (Jamaica, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11433: 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 runs above New York on injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Queens County: +372% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (281 vs 60).
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
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
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 11433 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Bruckner Blvd (5), SR-27 (5) and Atlantic Ave (4).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11433 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-495; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Queens County.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 7 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 5 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 4 |
| Flushing Ave | 4 |
| Morgan Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| I-295 | 3 |
| I-678 | 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 11433 at a glance
| Population | 37,884 |
| Density | 9,555 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,519 |
| Median home value | $657,829 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 11433
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11433?
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 11433?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11433: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11433?
Truck crashes in Queens County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11433?
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 11433 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11433?
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.