ZIP 12871 (Schuylerville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12871: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Saratoga County at a glance: +87% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (97 vs 52).
Overview
Police reported 907 crashes involving commercial trucks in Saratoga County since 2015: 497 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-29 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12871 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Saratoga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| 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 12871 at a glance
| Population | 3,813 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,024 |
| Median home value | $260,130 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 12871
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 12871?
Saratoga County has had 907 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 497 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 12871?
I-87 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12871 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12871?
Truck crashes in Saratoga County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12871?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Saratoga County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 12871 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Saratoga County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12871?
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.