ZIP 13104 (Manlius, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Onondaga 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Onondaga County compares with New York State
Onondaga 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 Onondaga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Onondaga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Onondaga County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Onondaga County at a glance: 19.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,848 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Onondaga County. They injured 947 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 13104 is I-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-90 (1), SR-5 (1) and Seneca St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 73 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is October, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13104 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Onondaga County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 19.9% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 Onondaga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| Seneca St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Onondaga County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 2 |
| Sysco Drwy | 2 |
| I - 90 Exit 36 | 1 |
| I 81 Sb To I 90 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| I481 To I90 | 1 |
| Ifo 4900 Route 80 | 1 |
ZIP 13104 at a glance
| Population | 16,168 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,933 |
| Median home value | $333,616 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Onondaga 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 | 103 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 121 | +18% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 194 | +60% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 187 | -4% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 187 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13104
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13104?
Onondaga County has had 1,848 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 947 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 13104?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13104: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13104?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Onondaga County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13104?
Since 2015, Onondaga County has reported 73 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13104 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Onondaga County records 45.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13104?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.