ZIP 13420 (Old Forge, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13420: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with New York, Herkimer County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Herkimer County: 23.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 331 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Herkimer County. They injured 127 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 13420.
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 13420 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Herkimer County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter 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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 13420 at a glance
| Population | 1,055 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,351 |
| Median home value | $355,341 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 13420
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13420?
331 truck crashes have been reported in Herkimer County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 127 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13420?
January has the most truck crashes in Herkimer County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13420?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Herkimer County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13420 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Herkimer County has 64.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13420?
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.