ZIP 13475 (Van Hornesville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13475: 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 |
Compared with New York, Herkimer County is lower 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.
Herkimer County at a glance: 23.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 331 crashes involving commercial trucks in Herkimer County since 2015: 127 people were injured and 11 were killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13475 happened on CR-80 Clinton Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 5.4% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13475 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-80 Clinton Rd | 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 13475 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13475
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13475?
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 13475?
January has the most truck crashes in Herkimer County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13475?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Herkimer County since 2015, 5.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13475 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Herkimer County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13475?
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.