ZIP 12303 (Schenectady, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12303: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 12303: SR-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12303: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,570 crashes involving commercial trucks in Albany County since 2015: 736 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.5% 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 12303 is SR-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-90 (3), E Highland Dr (1) and SR-155 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 55 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12303 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Albany County.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| 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 12303 at a glance
| Population | 29,360 |
| Density | 728 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,375 |
| Median home value | $237,753 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12303
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12303?
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 12303?
SR-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12303 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12303?
Truck crashes in Albany County peak in June, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12303?
Since 2015, Albany County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12303 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Albany County has 56.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12303?
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.