ZIP 14008 (Appleton, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Niagara 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Niagara County compares with New York State
Niagara 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 Niagara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Niagara County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Niagara County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Niagara County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 555 crashes involving commercial trucks in Niagara County since 2015: 294 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14008 happened on CR-118 Orangeport Rd (1), CR-19 Stone Rd (1) and SR-148 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14008 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Niagara County.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Niagara County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Niagara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-118 Orangeport Rd | 1 |
| CR-19 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-148 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Niagara County) |
|---|---|
| 637 66Th St. | 1 |
| Campbell Blvd | 1 |
| Genesee St. | 1 |
| Hartland Rd. | 1 |
| Hyde Park Blvd. | 1 |
| Niagara Ave. | 1 |
| Niagara Falls Blvd | 1 |
| S Transit Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14008 at a glance
| Population | 1,423 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,702 |
| Median home value | $196,798 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Niagara 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 | 42 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | -15% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 62 | +75% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 52 | -17% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14008
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14008?
555 truck crashes have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 294 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14008?
Truck crashes in Niagara County peak in February, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14008?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14008 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Niagara County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14008?
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.