ZIP 12068 (Fonda, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
9 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with New York State
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Montgomery County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with New York, Montgomery County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montgomery County at a glance: 19.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 421 truck crashes since 2015, with 162 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Enterprise Rd (1), SR-5S (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 12068 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| Enterprise Rd | 1 |
| SR-5S | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| East Main Street To I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 12068 at a glance
| Population | 2,503 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,788 |
| Median home value | $173,223 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 40 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12068
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12068?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (162 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12068?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12068: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12068?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12068?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12068 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 93.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12068?
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.