ZIP 13040 (Cincinnatus, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cortland 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 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cortland County compares with New York State
Cortland 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 Cortland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cortland County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 55% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 42.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 32.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with New York, Cortland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cortland County: 35.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 451 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cortland County since 2015: 154 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 35.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13040 since 2015: I-81 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13040 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 35.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cortland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cortland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-81 | 2 |
| Exit 50 I 81 Nb To Sr 41 | 1 |
| Sr 281 To I 81 | 1 |
ZIP 13040 at a glance
| Population | 2,595 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,167 |
| Median home value | $139,559 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cortland 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 41 | +21% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 49 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13040
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13040?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Cortland County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 154 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13040?
Truck crashes in Cortland County peak in January, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13040?
Since 2015, Cortland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13040 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cortland County has 103.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13040?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.