ZIP 12304 (Schenectady, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12304: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schenectady 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 0.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Schenectady County compares with New York State
Schenectady 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 Schenectady County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Schenectady County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 70% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Schenectady County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schenectady County: +117% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (63 vs 29).
Overview
Police reported 576 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schenectady County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
11.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12304 is SR-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (3), CR-378 (1) and E Highland Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 0.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12304 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Schenectady 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 |
| CR-378 | 1 |
| E Highland Dr | 1 |
| Hubbs Rd | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schenectady County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| Glenridge Rd. | 2 |
| Crosstown & Watt St | 1 |
| Glenridge Road | 1 |
ZIP 12304 at a glance
| Population | 22,403 |
| Density | 1,298 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,235 |
| Median home value | $180,486 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schenectady 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 | 25 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 29 | +16% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 63 | +117% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 61 | -3% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12304
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12304?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Schenectady County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 229 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12304?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12304: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12304?
January has the most truck crashes in Schenectady County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12304?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Schenectady County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 12304 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Schenectady County records 40.9 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 12304?
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.