ZIP 13901 (Binghamton, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13901: 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 |
Broome County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Broome County: 13.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
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
The worst month is February with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13901 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-81 (1), I-88 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (15% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 13901 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.4% 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 Broome County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 1 |
| I-88 | 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 13901 at a glance
| Population | 19,613 |
| Density | 329 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,523 |
| Median home value | $157,279 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13901
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 13901?
906 truck crashes have been reported in Broome County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 379 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13901?
Truck crashes in Broome County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 13901?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Broome County since 2015, 4.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 13901 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Broome County has 52.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 13901?
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.