ZIP 12046 (Coeymans Hollow, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Albany 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Albany County compares with New York State
Albany 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 Albany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Albany County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Albany County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Albany County: +58% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (105) to the 2010s (166).
Overview
Police reported 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks in Albany County since 2015: 736 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 12046.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is February, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12046 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Albany County.
- 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 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 Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albany County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| I-787 | 2 |
| Delmar Bypass | 1 |
| I 890 Exit 9A And Curry Rd. | 1 |
| I87 To I787 Acrd | 1 |
| Loudon Rd. | 1 |
| Sr 7 Wb To Loudon Rd | 1 |
ZIP 12046 at a glance
| Population | 358 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,707 |
| Median home value | $261,109 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albany 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 105 | +96% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 166 | +58% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 158 | -5% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 158 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12046
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12046?
Since 2015, 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albany County (736 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12046?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12046?
Since 2015, Albany County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12046 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albany County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12046?
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.