ZIP 13608 (Antwerp, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13608: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with New York State
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Jefferson County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 59.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 35.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 261 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 59.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.8%).
35.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13608 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13608 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 35.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| Northbound On I-81 | 1 |
| Us Rte 11 | 1 |
ZIP 13608 at a glance
| Population | 1,676 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,643 |
| Median home value | $115,842 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 47 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 41 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 46 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 51 | +10% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13608
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13608?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (261 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13608?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13608?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13608 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 44.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13608?
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.