ZIP 12065 (Clifton Park, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saratoga 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saratoga County compares with New York State
Saratoga 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 Saratoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Saratoga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Saratoga County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Saratoga County: +87% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (52) to the 2010s (97).
Overview
Police reported 907 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saratoga County since 2015: 497 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12065 is I-87, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-40 (2), SR-5 (2) and SR-67 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12065 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saratoga County.
- Look at alternatives to I-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Saratoga County.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-40 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-787 | 2 |
| Hubbs Rd | 1 |
| I-787 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saratoga County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 6 |
| County Road 70 | 2 |
| Hudson Falls Rd. | 2 |
| Saratoga Road | 1 |
ZIP 12065 at a glance
| Population | 45,116 |
| Density | 496 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,873 |
| Median home value | $381,446 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saratoga 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +3% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | +78% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12065
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12065?
907 truck crashes have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 497 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12065?
NHTSA data shows I-87 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12065 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12065?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Saratoga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12065?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12065 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saratoga County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12065?
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.