ZIP 13034 (Cayuga, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cayuga 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
16 of 486 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cayuga County compares with New York State
Cayuga County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cayuga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cayuga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cayuga County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cayuga County: 34.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Cayuga County has recorded 486 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
34.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-318 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13034 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-90 (1), SR-326 (1) and SR-34 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13034 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-318, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 34.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cayuga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-318 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-326 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| Tanner Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cayuga County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Baldwin Road | 1 |
| Creek Rd | 1 |
| Erron Hill Rd. | 1 |
| Ira Station Rd | 1 |
| Skinner Hill Road | 1 |
| State Highway 370 | 1 |
ZIP 13034 at a glance
| Population | 2,029 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,154 |
| Median home value | $172,917 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cayuga 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13034?
Since 2015, 486 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cayuga County (248 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 13034?
SR-318 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13034 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13034?
February has the most truck crashes in Cayuga County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13034?
Since 2015, Cayuga County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13034 compared with New York?
Cayuga County records 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13034?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.