ZIP 13165 (Waterloo, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13165: 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.
The headline for Seneca County: 20.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seneca County. They injured 124 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 13165 is SR-318, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-119 (1), I-90 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13165 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-318; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.6% 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, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-14 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 13165 at a glance
| Population | 9,458 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,981 |
| Median home value | $127,138 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13165
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13165?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (124 injured, 13 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 13165?
SR-318 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13165 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13165?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Seneca County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13165?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13165 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13165?
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.