ZIP 13317 (Canajoharie, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
9 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with New York State
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Montgomery County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with New York, Montgomery County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montgomery County at a glance: 19.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13317 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2) and CR-80 Clinton Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13317 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-80 Clinton Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 7 |
| East Main Street To I-90 | 1 |
ZIP 13317 at a glance
| Population | 3,888 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $139,431 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 24 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 40 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 44 | +11% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13317
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13317?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 162 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13317?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13317?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13317 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 93.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13317?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.