ZIP 11510 (Baldwin, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nassau 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nassau County compares with New York State
Nassau County against New York State and the US, 2015–2022 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nassau County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Nassau County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 30% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with New York, Nassau County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nassau County: +143% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (436 vs 179).
Overview
Police reported 4,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nassau County since 2015: 3,181 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 11510 is SR-27, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-495 (6), SR-24 (3) and Rockaway Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11510 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-27, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 7 |
| I-495 | 6 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| Rockaway Blvd | 2 |
| SR-878 | 2 |
| 120 Ave | 1 |
| Augustina Ave | 1 |
| Bellmore Ave | 1 |
| Bunker Ave | 1 |
| CR-1 Guinea Woods Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nassau County) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 4 |
| Northern St Pkwy | 3 |
| Eb Long Island Expy | 2 |
| Long Island Expy Wb Exit 44 | 2 |
| Portland Ave Westbury | 2 |
| Brookville | 1 |
| E/B I-495, East Hills | 1 |
| E/B Lie Exit 36 | 1 |
ZIP 11510 at a glance
| Population | 35,701 |
| Density | 3,320 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,319 |
| Median home value | $594,542 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nassau 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 | 154 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 179 | +16% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 415 | +131% | 6.3 |
| 2020s | 499 | +20% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 154 a year in the 1990s and 499 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 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11510
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11510?
Nassau County has had 4,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,181 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11510?
NHTSA data shows SR-27 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11510 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11510?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nassau County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11510?
Since 2015, Nassau County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 11510 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nassau County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 11510?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.