ZIP 12414 (Catskill, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12414: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
7 of 347 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with New York State
Greene County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greene County sits below New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Greene County at a glance: 14.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 347 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 49.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12414 is US-9W, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-9 (2), CR-47 Cauterskill Rd (1) and I-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12414 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-9W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023 and 2024, 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-9W | 3 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| CR-47 Cauterskill Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| Nelson Hoff Rd | 1 |
| SR-23A | 1 |
| SR-32 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-9G | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 2 |
| Rte 42 | 1 |
| Rte 9W | 1 |
ZIP 12414 at a glance
| Population | 10,169 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,036 |
| Median home value | $249,929 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +92% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +24% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | -13% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12414
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12414?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12414?
US-9W had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12414 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12414?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12414?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12414 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12414?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.