ZIP 13801 (McDonough, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chenango 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
5 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chenango County compares with New York State
Chenango 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 Chenango County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Chenango County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New York, Chenango County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chenango County at a glance: 25.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Chenango County has recorded 221 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
25.1% 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 13801 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-3 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 Chenango County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-3 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chenango County) |
|---|---|
| Hoben Rd. | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| State Highway 12B | 1 |
ZIP 13801 at a glance
| Population | 1,545 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,375 |
| Median home value | $128,778 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chenango 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 20 | +18% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 27 | +25% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 13801?
221 truck crashes have been reported in Chenango County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 99 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 13801?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Chenango County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 13801?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chenango County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 13801 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chenango County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13801?
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.