ZIP 12821 (Comstock, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12821: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
6 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with New York State
Washington 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 Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 25% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Washington County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: February 12.7% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 146 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12821 happened on US-4 (2) and SR-149 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 12821 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.8% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023 and 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-4 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 1 |
| Hicks Rd | 1 |
| SR-22A | 1 |
ZIP 12821 at a glance
| Population | 2,124 |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 42% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 22 | +14% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 27 | +26% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | -33% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12821?
Washington County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12821?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12821?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12821 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12821?
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.