ZIP 13694 (Waddington, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13694: 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.
The headline for St. Lawrence County: 22.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
St. Lawrence County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 186 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 53.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
22.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 13694 happened on SR-37 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13694 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 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 13694 at a glance
| Population | 1,442 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,179 |
| Median home value | $184,940 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 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 13694
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13694?
357 truck crashes have been reported in St. Lawrence County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 186 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13694?
Truck crashes in St. Lawrence County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13694?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in St. Lawrence County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13694 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Lawrence County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13694?
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.