ZIP 12482 (South Cairo, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12482: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across 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
The worst month is March with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12482 is US-9W, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-47 Cauterskill Rd (1), I-87 (1) and Nelson Hoff Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12482 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-9W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-9W | 2 |
| CR-47 Cauterskill Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| Nelson Hoff Rd | 1 |
| SR-23A | 1 |
| SR-32 | 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 12482 at a glance
| Population | 619 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12482
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12482?
Since 2015, 347 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (135 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12482?
NHTSA data shows US-9W with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12482 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12482?
The worst month is March: 12.1% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12482?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12482 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 12482?
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.