ZIP 12427 (Elka Park, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12427: 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 |
Compared with New York, Greene County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Greene County at a glance: 14.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 135 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12427 since 2015: Nelson Hoff Rd (1) and SR-23A (1). No single road stands out.
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 12427 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% 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
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| Nelson Hoff Rd | 1 |
| SR-23A | 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 12427 at a glance
| Population | 935 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $377,337 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 12427
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12427?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12427?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12427?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12427 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 78.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12427?
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.