ZIP 12828 (Fort Edward, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12828: 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 has lower values than New York for 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.
The headline for ZIP 12828: I-87 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12828: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 12828 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-58 West Mountain Rd (1), Hudson St (1) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12828 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| CR-58 West Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Hudson St | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-4 | 1 |
| US-9 | 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 12828 at a glance
| Population | 9,230 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,019 |
| Median home value | $217,015 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 12828
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12828?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (146 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12828?
I-87 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12828 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12828?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12828?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12828 compare with New York?
Washington County records 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12828?
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.