ZIP 13846 (Treadwell, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13846: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with New York State
Delaware 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 Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Delaware County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with New York, Delaware County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Delaware County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.3%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 266 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Delaware County. They injured 110 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
22.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-23 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13846 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-10 (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-357 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 9.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13846 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-23, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 22.6% 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
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 was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-23 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| Franklin St. | 1 |
| St 28 | 1 |
ZIP 13846 at a glance
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,857 |
| Median home value | $223,361 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 29 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | +7% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +2% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 27 | -16% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13846
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13846?
Delaware County has had 266 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 13846?
NHTSA data shows SR-23 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13846 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13846?
The worst month is January: 13.2% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Delaware County since 2015 (9.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 13846 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 70.2 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 13846?
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.