ZIP 12810 (Athol, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12810: 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. It stands out for 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
Warren County has recorded 305 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 25.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12810 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-8 (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 12810 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
ZIP 12810 at a glance
| Population | 471 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,250 |
| Median home value | $130,346 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 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 12810
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12810?
Warren County has had 305 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12810?
The worst month is January: 15.7% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12810?
Since 2015, Warren County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12810 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12810?
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.