ZIP 12571 (Red Hook, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dutchess 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 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Dutchess County compares with New York State
Dutchess 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 Dutchess County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Dutchess County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with New York, Dutchess County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 12571: US-9 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12571: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,166 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dutchess County. They injured 691 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 12571 is US-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-9W (2) and CR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 33 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is December, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12571 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dutchess County.
- Look at alternatives to US-9 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 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 Dutchess County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-9 | 3 |
| US-9W | 2 |
| CR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dutchess County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 7 |
| All Angels Hill Rd. | 1 |
| Hillside Lake Rd. | 1 |
| Raymond Avenue | 1 |
| Route 82 & Unity St | 1 |
| Rte 22 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-376 | 1 |
ZIP 12571 at a glance
| Population | 10,108 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,967 |
| Median home value | $431,491 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dutchess 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 | 79 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 82 | +4% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 116 | +42% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 130 | +12% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 130. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12571
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12571?
Since 2015, 1,166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dutchess County (691 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12571?
NHTSA data shows US-9 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12571 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12571?
Truck crashes in Dutchess County peak in February, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12571?
33 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dutchess County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12571 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Dutchess County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12571?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.