ZIP 13480 (Waterville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13480: 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. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oneida County: 24.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 873 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oneida County. They injured 419 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 24.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13480 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-20 (2), CR-2A Stone Rd (1) and SR-12 (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 13480 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.3% 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.
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-8 | 3 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-2A Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-12B | 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 13480 at a glance
| Population | 3,321 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,435 |
| Median home value | $178,044 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 64 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13480
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13480?
873 truck crashes have been reported in Oneida County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 419 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 13480?
NHTSA data shows SR-8 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13480 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13480?
February has the most truck crashes in Oneida County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13480?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Oneida County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13480 compare with New York?
Oneida County records 42.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13480?
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.