ZIP 12444 (Jewett, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12444: 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). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Greene County: 14.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 135 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12444 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-23 (1) and SR-23A (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 12444 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 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 12444 at a glance
| Population | 576 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,708 |
| Median home value | $461,407 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12444
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12444?
347 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12444?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in March, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12444?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12444 compared with New York?
Greene County records 78.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12444?
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.