ZIP 13795 (Kirkwood, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13795: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Broome 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Broome County compares with New York State
Broome 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 Broome County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Broome County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New York, Broome County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 13795: I-81 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 13795.
Overview
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Broome County. They injured 379 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 13795 is I-81, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-88 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (15%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13795 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broome County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Broome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Broome County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| Main St. | 2 |
| 12 1/2 Rt 81 North | 1 |
| I-88 | 1 |
| I81S Exit 12S | 1 |
| Mckinley Ave. | 1 |
| Nys Rte 26 & Meeker Rd | 1 |
| Route 81N Exit 11 | 1 |
ZIP 13795 at a glance
| Population | 3,681 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,743 |
| Median home value | $166,433 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Broome 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 | 50 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 78 | +57% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 96 | +22% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 94 | -1% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13795
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13795?
Broome County has had 906 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 13795?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13795 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 13795?
The worst month is February: 10.8% of truck crashes in Broome County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13795?
Since 2015, Broome County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13795 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Broome County has 52.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13795?
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.