ZIP 14020 (Batavia, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Genesee 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
9 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with New York State
Genesee 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 Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Genesee County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Genesee County sits below New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Genesee County at a glance: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14020 happened on I-90 (3), SR-5 (3), SR-33 (2), SR-63 (2) and SR-77 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14020 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- With 16.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 13 |
| Alleghany Rd | 1 |
| Big Tree Road | 1 |
| Oak Orchard Rd. | 1 |
| Pembroke Service Area | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| Sharrick Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14020 at a glance
| Population | 22,002 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,655 |
| Median home value | $158,572 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 59 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | -1% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 74 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 64 | -13% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14020
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14020?
Genesee County has had 675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14020?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14020?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14020 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14020?
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.