ZIP 12861 (Putnam Station, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12861: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Washington County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 12.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 146 people and killed 3.
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.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12861 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22A (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12861 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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
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 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-22A | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway | 1 |
| Hicks Rd | 1 |
| SR-22A | 1 |
ZIP 12861 at a glance
| Population | 501 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,031 |
| Median home value | $226,762 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 12861
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12861?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (146 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12861?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12861?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12861 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12861?
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.