ZIP 13340 (Frankfort, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Herkimer 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
18 of 331 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Herkimer County compares with New York State
Herkimer County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Herkimer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Herkimer County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 49% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Herkimer County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Herkimer County: 23.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 331 crashes involving commercial trucks in Herkimer County since 2015: 127 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13340 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (1) and SR-5S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13340 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 2022, 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 Herkimer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-5S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Herkimer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| Summit Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 13340 at a glance
| Population | 7,404 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,821 |
| Median home value | $157,813 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Herkimer 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 | 23 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | +30% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 37 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | -6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13340
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13340?
Since 2015, 331 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Herkimer County (127 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 13340?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13340 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13340?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Herkimer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13340?
Since 2015, Herkimer County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13340 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Herkimer County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13340?
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.