ZIP 12831 (Gansevoort, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12831: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saratoga 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saratoga County compares with New York State
Saratoga 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 Saratoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Saratoga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with New York, Saratoga County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Saratoga County: +87% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (97 vs 52).
Overview
Since 2015, 907 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saratoga County. They injured 497 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come CR-58 West Mountain Rd (1), Hudson St (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12831 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 6 |
| CR-58 West Mountain Rd | 1 |
| Hudson St | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saratoga County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 6 |
| County Road 70 | 2 |
| Hudson Falls Rd. | 2 |
| Saratoga Road | 1 |
ZIP 12831 at a glance
| Population | 18,025 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,024 |
| Median home value | $341,807 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saratoga 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +3% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | +78% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12831
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12831?
Since 2015, 907 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saratoga County (497 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12831?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12831: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12831?
Truck crashes in Saratoga County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12831?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12831 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Saratoga County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12831?
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.