ZIP 12160 (Sloansville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12160: 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
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.
What stands out in Schoharie County: 21.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Schoharie County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12160 since 2015: SR-30 (2), SR-145 (1) and SR-443 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12160 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schoharie County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Schoharie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 2 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-443 | 1 |
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 12160 at a glance
| Population | 716 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,750 |
| Median home value | $167,335 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12160
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12160?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schoharie County (108 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12160?
Truck crashes in Schoharie County peak in December, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12160?
Since 2015, Schoharie County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12160 compared with New York?
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 12160?
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.