ZIP 12923 (Churubusco, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12923: 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 sits below New York on 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.
The headline for Clinton County: 22.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clinton County. They injured 107 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 12923 happened on Bull Run Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12923 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- With 22.1% 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
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Bull Run Rd | 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 12923 at a glance
| Population | 532 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,833 |
| Median home value | $93,822 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 12923
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 12923?
238 truck crashes have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 107 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12923?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in December, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12923?
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 12923 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 34.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 12923?
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.