ZIP 13361 (Jordanville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13361: 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 sits below New York on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Herkimer County has recorded 331 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 23.7% 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 13361 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13361 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 13361 at a glance
| Population | 725 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,000 |
| Median home value | $193,385 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 13361
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13361?
Herkimer County has had 331 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13361?
The worst month is January: 12.7% of truck crashes in Herkimer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13361?
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 13361 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 13361?
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.