ZIP 12308 (Schenectady, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12308: 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 sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schenectady County: +117% yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 in the 2000s to 63 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schenectady County. They injured 229 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 11.1% 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 12308 is I-90, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-5 (2), Hubbs Rd (1) and I-87 (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 12308 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
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 Schenectady County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| Hubbs Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 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 12308 at a glance
| Population | 15,511 |
| Density | 2,622 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,434 |
| Median home value | $211,709 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12308
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12308?
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schenectady County (229 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12308?
I-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12308 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12308?
January has the most truck crashes in Schenectady County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12308?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schenectady County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12308 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schenectady County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12308?
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.