ZIP 11758 (Massapequa, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11758: 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 has lower values than New York for 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% yearly reported truck crashes went from 179 in the 2000s to 436 in the 2010s.
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%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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, SR-27 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-109 (4), SR-24 (2) and Bellmore Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
86 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11758 fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Nassau County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% 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 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Bellmore Ave | 1 |
| Bunker Ave | 1 |
| CR-105 Jerusalem Ave | 1 |
| CR-177 Stewart Ave | 1 |
| CR-189 Wantagh Ave | 1 |
| Grand Blvd | 1 |
| Grant St | 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 11758 at a glance
| Population | 54,375 |
| Density | 1,751 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $154,110 |
| Median home value | $653,381 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 154 to 499. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 11758
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11758?
Nassau County has had 4,266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,181 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 11758?
NHTSA data shows SR-27 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11758 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11758?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nassau County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11758?
86 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nassau County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 11758 compared with New York?
Nassau County records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 11758?
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.