ZIP 12222 (Albany, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12222: 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 has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 12222: I-787 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 12222.
Overview
Albany County has recorded 1,570 truck crashes since 2015, with 736 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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 12222 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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.
Their busiest month is February, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.8, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12222 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.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Albany County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 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-155 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 12222 at a glance
| Population | 6,889 |
| Density | 3,968 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 158 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 12222
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12222?
Albany County has had 1,570 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 736 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12222?
Since 2015, I-787 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12222: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12222?
June has the most truck crashes in Albany County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12222?
55 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Albany County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12222 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Albany County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12222?
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.