ZIP 12059 (East Berne, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12059: 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
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 |
Compared with New York, Albany County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Albany County: +58% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (105) to the 2010s (166).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albany County. They injured 736 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12059 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-443 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
55 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12059 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Albany County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-443 | 1 |
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 12059 at a glance
| Population | 1,530 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,506 |
| Median home value | $345,112 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12059
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12059?
1,570 truck crashes have been reported in Albany County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 736 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12059?
June has the most truck crashes in Albany County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12059?
Since 2015, Albany County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12059 compare with New York?
Albany County records 56.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12059?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.