ZIP 12042 (Climax, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
7 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with New York State
Greene County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with New York, Greene 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.
The headline for Greene County: 14.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 347 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
14.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-9W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-47 Cauterskill Rd (1), SR-23A (1) and SR-32 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12042 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Look at alternatives to US-9W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-9W | 2 |
| CR-47 Cauterskill Rd | 1 |
| SR-23A | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 2 |
| Rte 42 | 1 |
| Rte 9W | 1 |
ZIP 12042 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 41% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | -13% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12042?
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (135 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12042?
Since 2015, US-9W has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12042: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12042?
March has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12042?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12042 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12042?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.