ZIP 11901 (Riverhead, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11901: 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. 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
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
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 11901 is SR-27, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-104 Quogue Riverhead Rd (1), CR-105 Cross River Dr (1) and CR-111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 129 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.7, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11901 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 2 |
| CR-104 Quogue Riverhead Rd | 1 |
| CR-105 Cross River Dr | 1 |
| CR-111 | 1 |
| Eastport Manor Rd | 1 |
| Horton Ave | 1 |
| Sound Ave | 1 |
| Speonk Riverhead Rd | 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 11901 at a glance
| Population | 33,091 |
| Density | 225 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,061 |
| Median home value | $452,614 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 11901
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 11901?
Suffolk County has had 4,506 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,537 people and killing 83.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 11901?
NHTSA data shows SR-27 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 11901 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11901?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Suffolk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 11901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 129 reported crashes in Suffolk County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 11901 compare with New York for truck crashes?
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 11901?
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.