ZIP 12844 (Kattskill Bay, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12844: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Warren County: 25.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 305 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 139 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 54.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
25.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-149 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 12844 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-418 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-9 (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 12844 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-149; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 25.7% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 2 |
| SR-418 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
ZIP 12844 at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $133,750 |
| Median home value | $1,353,972 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12844
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12844?
Since 2015, 305 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (139 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12844?
SR-149 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12844 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12844?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in January, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12844?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12844 compare with New York?
Warren County records 54.4 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 12844?
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.