ZIP 13346 (Hamilton, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13346: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
19 of 320 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with New York State
Madison 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 Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Madison County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 34.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 19.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Madison County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Madison County at a glance: 27.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 320 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 145 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13346 since 2015: US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13346 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 27.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| I-90 Mm 261 | 1 |
ZIP 13346 at a glance
| Population | 6,406 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,600 |
| Median home value | $183,221 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 25 | +1% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 34 | +39% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | -7% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13346
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13346?
320 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 145 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13346?
The worst month is January: 13.8% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13346?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 5.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13346 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13346?
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.