ZIP 11596 (Williston Park, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11596: 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 sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nassau County at a glance: +143% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (436 vs 179).
Overview
Nassau County has recorded 4,266 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,181 people injured and 62 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across 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
Within this area, I-495 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-27 (6), SR-25A (4) and SR-24 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 86 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11596 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 10 |
| SR-27 | 6 |
| SR-25A | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| Francis Lewis Blvd | 2 |
| I-295 | 2 |
| Rockaway Blvd | 2 |
| 120 Ave | 1 |
| Bellmore Ave | 1 |
| Bunker Ave | 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 11596 at a glance
| Population | 10,516 |
| Density | 3,068 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $163,833 |
| Median home value | $808,890 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11596
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11596?
Since 2015, 4,266 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nassau County (3,181 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11596?
I-495 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 11596 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11596?
Truck crashes in Nassau County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11596?
Garbage trucks were involved in 86 reported crashes in Nassau County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 11596 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Nassau County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 11596?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.