ZIP 11953 (Middle Island, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 11953: 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 stands out for 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 11953 since 2015: SR-25 (3), SR-27 (3), CR-101 (2), CR-83 (2) and SR-112 (2). No single road stands out.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.7 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 11953 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Suffolk County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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-25 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 3 |
| CR-101 | 2 |
| CR-83 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 2 |
| CR-46 | 1 |
| CR-83 N Ocean Ave | 1 |
| I-495 | 1 |
| Long Island Ave | 1 |
| N Ocean 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 |
ZIP 11953 at a glance
| Population | 12,846 |
| Density | 481 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,206 |
| Median home value | $395,522 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 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 11953
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 11953?
Suffolk County has had 4,506 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,537 people and killing 83.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 11953?
August has the most truck crashes in Suffolk County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 11953?
129 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Suffolk County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 11953 compare with New York?
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 11953?
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.