ZIP 13144 (Richland, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13144: 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 |
Compared with New York, Oswego County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Oswego County at a glance: 39.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Oswego County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 211 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 39.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13144 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-17 (1), I-81 (1) and Van Auken Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13144 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 28.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 39.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Van Auken Rd | 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 13144 at a glance
| Population | 1,219 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,073 |
| Median home value | $99,952 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13144
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13144?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oswego County (211 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13144?
Truck crashes in Oswego County peak in February, with 18.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13144?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Oswego County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13144 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13144?
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.