ZIP 13148 (Seneca Falls, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13148: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seneca 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
20 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with New York State
Seneca 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 Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Seneca County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Seneca County sits below New York on injuries per crash. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seneca County: 20.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 304 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seneca County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.5% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-318 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-119 (1), I-90 (1) and SR-326 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 6.6%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (15% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13148 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-318, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-318 | 2 |
| CR-119 | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-326 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
ZIP 13148 at a glance
| Population | 10,749 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,313 |
| Median home value | $149,300 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +62% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13148
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13148?
304 truck crashes have been reported in Seneca County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 13148?
SR-318 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13148 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13148?
Truck crashes in Seneca County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13148?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13148 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13148?
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.