ZIP 12903 (Plattsburgh, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12903: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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
9 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with New York State
Clinton 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 Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Clinton County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clinton County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clinton County at a glance: 22.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 107 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12903 since 2015: I-87 (1), SR-190 (1) and US-2 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12903 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 22.1% 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 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 1 |
| SR-190 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 1 |
| Military Tnpke | 1 |
| North Catherine Street | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| Spellman Road | 1 |
ZIP 12903 at a glance
| Population | 1,824 |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,733 |
| Median home value | $203,302 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 40 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | -13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 28 | -19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | -21% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12903
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12903?
Clinton County has had 238 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 12903?
The worst month is December: 16.0% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12903?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 12903 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 34.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12903?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.