ZIP 13101 (McGraw, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13101: 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 runs above New York on 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
Cortland County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 56.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
35.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13101 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-81 (3) and SR-281 (1).
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 13101 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cortland County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.5% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| SR-281 | 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 13101 at a glance
| Population | 2,358 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,587 |
| Median home value | $143,422 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 13101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13101?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cortland County (154 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13101?
January has the most truck crashes in Cortland County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13101?
Since 2015, Cortland County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13101 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 13101?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.