ZIP 12036 (Charlotteville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schoharie 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
2 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schoharie County compares with New York State
Schoharie 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 Schoharie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Schoharie County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Schoharie County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schoharie County: 21.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 256 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schoharie County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12036 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 Schoharie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schoharie County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 3 |
| Campo Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| State Highway 10 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
ZIP 12036 at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,823 |
| Median home value | $108,500 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schoharie 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 27 | +11% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12036
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12036?
Schoharie County has had 256 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12036?
December has the most truck crashes in Schoharie County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12036?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schoharie County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12036 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Schoharie County has 94.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12036?
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.