ZIP 12863 (Rock City Falls, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12863: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Saratoga 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saratoga County compares with New York State
Saratoga 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 Saratoga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Saratoga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with New York, Saratoga County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Saratoga County: +87% yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 in the 2000s to 97 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 907 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saratoga County. They injured 497 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 12863 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-67 (2), SR-29 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12863 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saratoga County.
- Check whether your routes use I-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 12.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saratoga County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 6 |
| County Road 70 | 2 |
| Hudson Falls Rd. | 2 |
| Saratoga Road | 1 |
ZIP 12863 at a glance
| Population | 910 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,679 |
| Median home value | $338,228 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saratoga 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 | 50 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 52 | +3% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | +78% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 97 | +5% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 97. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12863
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12863?
Since 2015, 907 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saratoga County (497 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 12863?
Since 2015, I-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12863: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12863?
January has the most truck crashes in Saratoga County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12863?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saratoga County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 12863 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Saratoga County has 43.9 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12863?
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.