ZIP 12149 (Richmondville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12149: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schoharie 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
2 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Schoharie County compares with New York State
Schoharie 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 Schoharie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Schoharie County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Schoharie County sits below New York on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schoharie County: 21.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Schoharie County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 12149.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 12149 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 21.8% 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.
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 Schoharie 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 (Schoharie County) |
|---|---|
| I-88 | 3 |
| Campo Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Rd. | 1 |
| Junction Road | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| State Highway 10 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
ZIP 12149 at a glance
| Population | 2,038 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,608 |
| Median home value | $155,442 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schoharie 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | +51% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 27 | +11% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12149
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12149?
Schoharie County has had 256 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12149?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Schoharie County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12149?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Schoharie County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 12149 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Schoharie County records 94.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12149?
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.