ZIP 13135 (Phoenix, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oswego 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
19 of 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oswego County compares with New York State
Oswego 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 Oswego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oswego County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 41.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Oswego County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oswego County: 39.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Oswego County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 61.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 39.9% 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 13135 since 2015 were spread across roads: Aspen Springs Dr (1), CR-6 (1) and SR-481 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13135 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oswego County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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, 2024 and 2025 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 Oswego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Aspen Springs Dr | 1 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-481 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oswego County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 6 | 2 |
| Co Rt 29 | 1 |
| Cort 1 | 1 |
| Cr 57 & Cr 46 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
ZIP 13135 at a glance
| Population | 6,515 |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,041 |
| Median home value | $181,347 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oswego 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 | 54 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -22% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 52 | +22% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | -21% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13135?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 211 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13135?
Truck crashes in Oswego County peak in February, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Oswego County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13135 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oswego County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13135?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.