ZIP 13461 (Sherrill, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13461: 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 sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: I-90 (1), Lewis Point Rd (1) and SR-12B (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
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 13461 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oneida County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 24.3% 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
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 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-5 | 2 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Lewis Point Rd | 1 |
| SR-12B | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 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 13461 at a glance
| Population | 3,047 |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,750 |
| Median home value | $226,967 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 64 a year in the 1990s and 92 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13461
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13461?
Oneida County has had 873 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 13461?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13461: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13461?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13461?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13461 compared with New York?
Oneida County records 42.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13461?
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.