ZIP 12210 (Albany, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12210: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Albany 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
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Albany County compares with New York State
Albany 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 Albany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Albany County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.8% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Albany County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 12210: I-787 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12210: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Albany County. They injured 736 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
8.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-787 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 12210 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), SR-5 (3) and SR-787 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12210 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-787; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Albany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-787 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-787 | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| CR-378 | 1 |
| Church St | 1 |
| E Highland Dr | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Albany County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| I-87 | 3 |
| I-787 | 2 |
| Delmar Bypass | 1 |
| I 890 Exit 9A And Curry Rd. | 1 |
| I87 To I787 Acrd | 1 |
| Loudon Rd. | 1 |
| Sr 7 Wb To Loudon Rd | 1 |
ZIP 12210 at a glance
| Population | 10,297 |
| Density | 3,513 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,843 |
| Median home value | $202,441 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Albany 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 105 | +96% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 166 | +58% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 158 | -5% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 158. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12210
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12210?
Since 2015, 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Albany County (736 injured, 21 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12210?
Since 2015, I-787 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12210: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12210?
June has the most truck crashes in Albany County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12210?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albany County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12210 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Albany County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12210?
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.