ZIP 12847 (Long Lake, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12847: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hamilton County compares with New York State
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 4.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 60% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 40.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 8.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across New York.
Overview
Police reported 51 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 14 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 15.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 12847.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12847 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- 28.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 1 |
| State Highway 8 | 1 |
ZIP 12847 at a glance
| Population | 740 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,962 |
| Median home value | $276,047 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -22% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +58% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12847
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12847?
Hamilton County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 14 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12847?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in September, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12847?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12847 compared with New York?
Hamilton County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12847?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.