ZIP 13062 (Etna, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tompkins 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
18 of 334 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tompkins County compares with New York State
Tompkins 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 Tompkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Tompkins County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Tompkins County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Tompkins County: 15.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 334 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tompkins County since 2015: 154 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13062 since 2015 were spread across roads: N Triphammer Rd (1), SR-13 (1), SR-79 (1) and West Lake Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13062 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tompkins County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tompkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| N Triphammer Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| West Lake Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tompkins County) |
|---|---|
| Buck Rd. | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Slaterville Rd | 1 |
ZIP 13062 at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 111 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tompkins 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 | 15 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 20 | +29% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 37 | +88% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | -1% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13062?
Tompkins County has had 334 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 154 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13062?
The worst month is July: 10.8% of truck crashes in Tompkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13062?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tompkins County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13062 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tompkins County has 36.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13062?
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.