ZIP 11713 (Bellport, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11713: 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 |
Compared with New York, Suffolk County is lower 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).
Suffolk County at a glance: +115% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (378 vs 176).
Overview
Suffolk County has recorded 4,506 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,537 people injured and 83 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 11713 is SR-27, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-101 (2), CR-83 (2) and I-495 (2).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11713 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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.
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 | 4 |
| CR-101 | 2 |
| CR-83 | 2 |
| I-495 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-454 | 2 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-83 N Ocean Ave | 1 |
| CR-85 Montauk Hwy | 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 11713 at a glance
| Population | 9,218 |
| Density | 638 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,173 |
| Median home value | $489,624 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 166 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 527. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11713
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11713?
4,506 truck crashes have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, with 83 deaths and 3,537 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 11713?
Since 2015, SR-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11713: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 11713?
Truck crashes in Suffolk County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11713?
Garbage trucks were involved in 129 reported crashes in Suffolk County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 11713 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 11713?
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.