ZIP 12972 (Peru, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12972: 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.
The headline for Clinton County: 22.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 238 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 8 were killed.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 12972 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-41 Hallock Hill Rd (1) and I-87 (1).
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 12972 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
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-41 Hallock Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-87 | 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 12972 at a glance
| Population | 6,895 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,373 |
| Median home value | $220,109 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 12972
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12972?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (107 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 12972?
The worst month is December: 16.0% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 12972?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12972 compared 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 12972?
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.