ZIP 12838 (Hartford, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12838: 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 |
Compared with New York, Washington County is lower 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 worst month: 12.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12838 since 2015: SR-149 (1) and US-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 12838 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 1 |
| US-4 | 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 12838 at a glance
| Population | 734 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,348 |
| Median home value | $149,121 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12838
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12838?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12838?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12838?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12838 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12838?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.