ZIP 13036 (Central Square, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oswego 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
19 of 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oswego County compares with New York State
Oswego 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 Oswego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oswego County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 41.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with New York, Oswego County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oswego County: 39.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oswego County. They injured 211 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 61.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 39.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-3 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13036 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-26 (1), CR-6 (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13036 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 39.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oswego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oswego County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 6 | 2 |
| Co Rt 29 | 1 |
| Cort 1 | 1 |
| Cr 57 & Cr 46 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
ZIP 13036 at a glance
| Population | 8,616 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,648 |
| Median home value | $201,876 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oswego 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 | 54 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -22% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 52 | +22% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | -21% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13036
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13036?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 211 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 13036?
SR-3 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13036 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13036?
February has the most truck crashes in Oswego County, 18.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13036?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13036 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oswego County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13036?
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.