ZIP 13157 (Sylvan Beach, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13157: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oneida 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with New York State
Oneida 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 Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oneida County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Oneida County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Oneida County: 24.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 13157 is SR-5, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Blossvale Rd (1), I-90 (1) and Lewis Point Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13157 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.3% 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
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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| Blossvale Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Lewis Point Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 9 |
| Rte 49W | 2 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| Cider St. | 1 |
| Rte 12 | 1 |
| Rte 12 South Of Hinman Rd. | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
ZIP 13157 at a glance
| Population | 529 |
| Density | 488 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,481 |
| Median home value | $176,580 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | 64 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +2% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 92 | +7% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 64 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13157
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13157?
Since 2015, 873 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oneida County (419 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 13157?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13157 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13157?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13157?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13157 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13157?
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.