ZIP 12170 (Stillwater, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12170: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12170 is I-87, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-67 (2), SR-146 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12170 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 5 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 12170 at a glance
| Population | 5,351 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,857 |
| Median home value | $265,524 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12170
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12170?
907 truck crashes have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 497 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12170?
NHTSA data shows I-87 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12170 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12170?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Saratoga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12170?
Since 2015, Saratoga County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12170 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saratoga County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12170?
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.