ZIP 13160 (Union Springs, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cayuga 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
16 of 486 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cayuga County compares with New York State
Cayuga County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cayuga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cayuga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 55% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 34.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 37.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Cayuga County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cayuga County: 34.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Cayuga County has recorded 486 truck crashes since 2015, with 248 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 54.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
34.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13160 happened on SR-326 (1), SR-34 (1) and US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13160 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cayuga County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 34.4% 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
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cayuga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-326 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cayuga County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Baldwin Road | 1 |
| Creek Rd | 1 |
| Erron Hill Rd. | 1 |
| Ira Station Rd | 1 |
| Skinner Hill Road | 1 |
| State Highway 370 | 1 |
ZIP 13160 at a glance
| Population | 2,444 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,029 |
| Median home value | $191,945 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cayuga 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +76% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13160
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13160?
Since 2015, 486 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cayuga County (248 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13160?
Truck crashes in Cayuga County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13160?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cayuga County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13160 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cayuga County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13160?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.