ZIP 12010 (Amsterdam, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
9 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with New York State
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Montgomery County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with New York, Montgomery County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montgomery County at a glance: 19.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12010 since 2015: I-90 (2), SR-30 (2), SR-67 (2), SR-29 (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12010 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-5S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| East Main Street To I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 12010 at a glance
| Population | 27,750 |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,696 |
| Median home value | $187,010 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 40 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12010?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 162 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12010?
January has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12010?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12010 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12010?
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.