ZIP 13648 (Harrisville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13648: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
2 of 152 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with New York State
Lewis County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 33% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.0% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.3% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Lewis County sits below New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lewis County: 38.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 152 truck crashes since 2015, with 74 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (0.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 55.3% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.8%).
38.0% 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 13648 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-23A (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13648 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 38.0% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-23A | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 1 |
ZIP 13648 at a glance
| Population | 2,236 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,735 |
| Median home value | $115,860 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 16 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -45% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13648
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13648?
Lewis County has had 152 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 74 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13648?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in January, with 20.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lewis County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13648 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13648?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.