ZIP 11693 (Far Rockaway, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11693: 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 |
Compared with New York, Queens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Queens County: +372% yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 in the 2000s to 281 in the 2010s.
Overview
Queens County has recorded 4,174 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,876 people injured and 61 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 11693 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Atlantic Ave (4), Broadway (3) and I-678 (3).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 1.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11693 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 7 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-678 | 3 |
| SR-907C | 3 |
| 86th St | 2 |
| Ave U | 2 |
| Bedford Ave | 2 |
| Central Ave | 2 |
| Church Ave | 2 |
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 11693 at a glance
| Population | 13,244 |
| Density | 5,172 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,449 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 431. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 11693
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11693?
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 11693?
Since 2015, SR-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11693: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11693?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Queens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11693?
Garbage trucks were involved in 159 reported crashes in Queens County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 11693 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Queens County has 18.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11693?
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.