ZIP 11798 (Wyandanch, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11798: 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 has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Suffolk County: +115% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (176) to the 2010s (378).
Overview
Police reported 4,506 crashes involving commercial trucks in Suffolk County since 2015: 3,537 people were injured and 83 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across 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 11798 is I-495, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-27 (5), SR-109 (4) and SR-25 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 129 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 1.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11798 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Check whether your routes use I-495, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Suffolk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-495 | 8 |
| SR-27 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-454 | 2 |
| 1049 Commack Rd | 1 |
| 906C Sunrise Hwy Service Rd | 1 |
| Bunker Ave | 1 |
| CR-100 Suffolk Ave | 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 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 166 a year in the 1990s and 527 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 11798
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11798?
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 11798?
Since 2015, I-495 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11798: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 11798?
August has the most truck crashes in Suffolk County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 11798?
Since 2015, Suffolk County has reported 129 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 11798 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Suffolk County has 35.0 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 11798?
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.