ZIP 13437 (Redfield, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13437: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oswego 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 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Oswego County compares with New York State
Oswego 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 Oswego County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oswego County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 37% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 39.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 41.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Oswego 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 on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Oswego County: 39.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 451 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oswego County since 2015: 211 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
39.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13437 happened on CR-17 (1) and Van Auken Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13437 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 39.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Oswego County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-17 | 1 |
| Van Auken Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oswego County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 6 | 2 |
| Co Rt 29 | 1 |
| Cort 1 | 1 |
| Cr 57 & Cr 46 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
ZIP 13437 at a glance
| Population | 254 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,438 |
| Median home value | $87,691 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oswego 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 | 54 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -22% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 52 | +22% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | -21% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13437
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13437?
Oswego County has had 451 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 211 people and killing 25.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13437?
February has the most truck crashes in Oswego County, 18.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13437?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oswego County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13437 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Oswego County has 42.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13437?
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.