ZIP 13683 (Rooseveltown, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13683: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
St. Lawrence County at a glance: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Lawrence County. They injured 186 people and killed 15.
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%).
November through March accounts for 53.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 13683.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13683 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 St. Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 13683 at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13683
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13683?
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 13683?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in St. Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13683?
Since 2015, St. Lawrence County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 13683 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Lawrence County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13683?
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.