ZIP 12936 (Essex, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12936: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Essex 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
4 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Essex County compares with New York State
Essex 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 Essex County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Essex County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 30.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 26.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Essex County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Essex County: 30.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Essex County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 85 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 30.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12936 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12936 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Essex County.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 30.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Essex County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Essex County) |
|---|---|
| I-87 | 3 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
ZIP 12936 at a glance
| Population | 691 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,321 |
| Median home value | $296,902 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Essex 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | -7% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | -17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12936
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12936?
Essex County has had 239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 85 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12936?
February has the most truck crashes in Essex County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 12936?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Essex County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 12936 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Essex County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 12936?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.