ZIP 12862 (Riparius, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12862: 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 |
Warren County sits below New York on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Warren County: 25.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 305 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
25.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12862 happened on SR-28N (1), SR-8 (1) and US-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 12862 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- With 25.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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, 2024 and 2025 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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28N | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 12862 at a glance
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $197,914 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 12862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12862?
305 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 139 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12862?
The worst month is January: 15.7% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12862?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12862 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 54.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12862?
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.