ZIP 12140 (Poestenkill, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12140: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rensselaer 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
20 of 608 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rensselaer County compares with New York State
Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rensselaer County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Rensselaer County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Rensselaer County: +89% yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 in the 2000s to 57 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 608 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rensselaer County. They injured 282 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12140 is I-787, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-787 (2), Broadway (1) and CR-378 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (35% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 12140 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-787 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 and 2024, 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 Rensselaer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-787 | 4 |
| SR-787 | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| CR-378 | 1 |
| Church St | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
| Williams Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rensselaer County) |
|---|---|
| Berkshire Spur | 1 |
| Berkshire Spur Bridge | 1 |
| Columbia Tnpk | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Longwoods Dr. | 1 |
| Morrison Ave | 1 |
| Pinewoods Ave. | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
ZIP 12140 at a glance
| Population | 1,512 |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,393 |
| Median home value | $302,299 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rensselaer 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 | 27 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +12% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 54 | +78% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 59 | +10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12140
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12140?
Rensselaer County has had 608 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12140?
NHTSA data shows I-787 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12140 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12140?
December has the most truck crashes in Rensselaer County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12140?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Rensselaer County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12140 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Rensselaer County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12140?
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.