ZIP 13440 (Rome, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13440: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oneida 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oneida County compares with New York State
Oneida 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 Oneida County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Oneida County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 24.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Oneida County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oneida County at a glance: 24.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Oneida County has recorded 873 truck crashes since 2015, with 419 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
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 (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 24.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-19 Clark Mills Rd (1), CR-52 Stone Rd (1) and SR-233 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13440 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oneida County.
- With 24.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 was incomplete in 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 Oneida County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-19 Clark Mills Rd | 1 |
| CR-52 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-233 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oneida County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 9 |
| Rte 49W | 2 |
| SR-365 | 2 |
| Cider St. | 1 |
| Rte 12 | 1 |
| Rte 12 South Of Hinman Rd. | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
ZIP 13440 at a glance
| Population | 41,555 |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,207 |
| Median home value | $170,835 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oneida 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 | 64 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +2% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +32% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 92 | +7% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 64 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13440
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13440?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 419 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 13440?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13440: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13440?
Truck crashes in Oneida County peak in February, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13440?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13440 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oneida County has 42.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13440?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.