ZIP 12721 (Bloomingburg, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
8.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with New York State
Sullivan 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 Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Sullivan County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Sullivan County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.6%, vs 3.6% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 511 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 12721 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-17K (2), US-209 (2) and Bloomingburg Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
42 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.6, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12721 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| SR-17K | 2 |
| US-209 | 2 |
| Bloomingburg Rd | 1 |
| Mount Prosper Rd | 1 |
| North St | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| Ny St Rt 17B | 1 |
| Old Rt 17 | 1 |
| Ranch Rd. | 1 |
| Robisch Hill Rd. | 1 |
| SR-17B | 1 |
| Us Route 209 | 1 |
| Van Tuyl Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 12721 at a glance
| Population | 7,359 |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,214 |
| Median home value | $322,701 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | +101% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 49 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +13% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12721
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12721?
Since 2015, 511 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (285 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12721?
Since 2015, SR-17 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12721: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12721?
July has the most truck crashes in Sullivan County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12721?
Garbage trucks were involved in 42 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (8.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12721 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Sullivan County has 71.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12721?
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.