ZIP 11579 (Sea Cliff, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11579: 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 |
Nassau County has lower values than New York for 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).
What stands out in Nassau County: +143% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (179) to the 2010s (436).
Overview
Police reported 4,266 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nassau County since 2015: 3,181 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
I-495 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 11579 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-25A (3), I-295 (2) and Bruckner Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11579 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-495 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Nassau County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 9 |
| SR-25A | 3 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Bruckner Blvd | 1 |
| CR-1 Guinea Woods Rd | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-177 Stewart Ave | 1 |
| CR-25 Old Country Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Mamaroneck Ave | 1 |
| Douglaston Pkwy | 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 11579 at a glance
| Population | 5,033 |
| Density | 1,746 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $193,590 |
| Median home value | $1,025,244 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 154 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 499. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 11579
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11579?
Since 2015, 4,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nassau County (3,181 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 11579?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11579: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 11579?
August has the most truck crashes in Nassau County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11579?
Since 2015, Nassau County has reported 86 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11579 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Nassau County records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11579?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.