ZIP 13077 (Homer, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13077: 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 |
Cortland County sits below New York 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).
Cortland County at a glance: 35.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cortland County. They injured 154 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-281 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13077 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-81 (1), SR-41A (1) and SR-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13077 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cortland County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 35.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-281 | 2 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-41A | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 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 13077 at a glance
| Population | 6,405 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,266 |
| Median home value | $170,771 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13077
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13077?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cortland County (154 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 13077?
SR-281 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13077 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13077?
January has the most truck crashes in Cortland County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13077?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Cortland County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13077 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Cortland County records 103.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13077?
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.