ZIP 11702 (Babylon, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Suffolk 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
1.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Suffolk County compares with New York State
Suffolk 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 Suffolk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Suffolk County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Suffolk County sits below New York 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).
Suffolk County at a glance: +115% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (378 vs 176).
Overview
Since 2015, 4,506 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Suffolk County. They injured 3,537 people and killed 83.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 11702 is SR-27, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-109 (4), SR-24 (2) and Bunker Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
129 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11702 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Bunker Ave | 1 |
| CR-105 Jerusalem Ave | 1 |
| CR-189 Wantagh Ave | 1 |
| Higby Lane | 1 |
| S 4th St | 1 |
| SR-27A | 1 |
| SR-908J | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Suffolk County) |
|---|---|
| Cross River Drive | 2 |
| Exit 39S Southern State Pkwy | 2 |
| Old Country Road | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Center Dr. | 1 |
| County Road 39A | 1 |
| Cr 39 | 1 |
| E Jericho Tnpk | 1 |
ZIP 11702 at a glance
| Population | 13,909 |
| Density | 467 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $137,652 |
| Median home value | $624,383 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Suffolk 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 | 166 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 176 | +6% | 9.6 |
| 2010s | 378 | +115% | 7.7 |
| 2020s | 527 | +39% | 8.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 166 to 527. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11702
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 11702?
Since 2015, 4,506 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Suffolk County (3,537 injured, 83 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11702?
Since 2015, SR-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11702: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11702?
August has the most truck crashes in Suffolk County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11702?
129 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 11702 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Suffolk County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11702?
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.