ZIP 13640 (Wellesley Island, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13640: 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 |
Compared with New York, Jefferson County is lower on 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.
The headline for Jefferson County: 35.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 261 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 59.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13640 since 2015: SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13640 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 35.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 1 |
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 13640 at a glance
| Population | 318 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,026 |
| Median home value | $449,464 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 51 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13640
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13640?
Jefferson County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 261 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13640?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13640 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13640?
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.