ZIP 13649 (Helena, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13649: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Lawrence 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
8 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Lawrence County compares with New York State
St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | St. Lawrence County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 15.9% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with New York, St. Lawrence County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Lawrence County at a glance: 22.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
St. Lawrence County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13649 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-11 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13649 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 22.3% 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 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 St. Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| Cr 35 | 1 |
| E Orvis St | 1 |
| SR-37T | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| Us Rt 11 | 1 |
ZIP 13649 at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $156,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Lawrence 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 32 | -16% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 38 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 37 | -2% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 37 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, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13649
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13649?
St. Lawrence County has had 357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 186 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13649?
Truck crashes in St. Lawrence County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13649?
Since 2015, St. Lawrence County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13649 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Lawrence County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13649?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.