ZIP 12973 (Piercefield, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 12973: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Lawrence 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
8 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How St. Lawrence County compares with New York State
St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | St. Lawrence County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
St. Lawrence County has lower values than New York for 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Lawrence County at a glance: 22.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
St. Lawrence County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 12973 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 12973 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Lawrence County.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 35 | 1 |
| E Orvis St | 1 |
| SR-37T | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Us Rt 11 | 1 |
ZIP 12973 at a glance
| Population | 154 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,091 |
| Median home value | $105,988 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Lawrence 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -16% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 38 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 37 | -2% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 12973
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 12973?
St. Lawrence County has had 357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 12973?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in St. Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 12973?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in St. Lawrence County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 12973 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Lawrence County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 12973?
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.