ZIP 13659 (Lorraine, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13659: 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.
The headline for Jefferson County: 35.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 261 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 59.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in 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 13659 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-69 (1), SR-177 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 13659 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-69 | 1 |
| SR-177 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 13659 at a glance
| Population | 386 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,125 |
| Median home value | $165,612 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13659
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13659?
449 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 261 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13659?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13659?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13659 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 44.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 13659?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.