ZIP 12801 (Glens Falls, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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
10 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with New York State
Warren 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 Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Warren County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 38% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New York, Warren County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Warren County at a glance: 25.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 305 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 139 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-149 (2), US-9 (2) and CR-58 West Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 25.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| US-9 | 2 |
| CR-58 West Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Hudson St | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
ZIP 12801 at a glance
| Population | 14,628 |
| Density | 1,490 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,577 |
| Median home value | $213,103 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 22 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | +7% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 34 | +47% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 36 | +5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12801?
Warren County has had 305 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 12801?
I-87 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12801 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12801?
The worst month is January: 15.7% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12801?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12801 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Warren County records 54.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12801?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.