ZIP 11697 (Breezy Point, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11697: 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 sits below New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and after dark.
Queens County at a glance: +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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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
3rd Ave leads within 10 miles of ZIP 11697 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Atlantic Ave (4), Myrtle Ave (4) and Broadway (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 159 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
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 11697 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along 3rd Ave; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 2015 and 2023; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| 3rd Ave | 5 |
| Atlantic Ave | 4 |
| Myrtle Ave | 4 |
| Broadway | 3 |
| I-278 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| SR-907C | 3 |
| 86th St | 2 |
| Ave U | 2 |
| Bedford 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 11697 at a glance
| Population | 4,429 |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,667 |
| Median home value | $718,574 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 431. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 11697
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11697?
4,174 truck crashes have been reported in Queens County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 4,876 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 11697?
3rd Ave had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 11697 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11697?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Queens County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11697?
159 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Queens County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11697 compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 11697?
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.