ZIP 13902 (Binghamton, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 13902: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 13902: I-81 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13902 since 2015.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
13.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 13902 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-88 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.6% across 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 13902 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Broome County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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.
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 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 13902 at a glance
| Population | 7,449 |
| Density | 4,039 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 13902
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 13902?
Since 2015, 906 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Broome County (379 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 13902?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 13902: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 13902?
The worst month is February: 10.8% of truck crashes in Broome County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 13902?
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 13902 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 13902?
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.