ZIP 14039 (Dale, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wyoming 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
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyoming County compares with New York State
Wyoming County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Wyoming County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.5% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Wyoming County sits below New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Wyoming County at a glance: 27.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wyoming County since 2015: 130 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
27.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-63 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14039 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by E Bethany Rd (1), Fox Rd (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14039 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyoming County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 27.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 2 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| Fox Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20A | 3 |
| Main St. | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| Standish Rd. | 1 |
| State Highway 19A | 1 |
ZIP 14039 at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,917 |
| Median home value | $157,136 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +25% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +7% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | -5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14039
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14039?
Wyoming County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14039?
Since 2015, SR-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14039: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14039?
The worst month is February: 15.5% of truck crashes in Wyoming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14039?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wyoming County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14039 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyoming County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14039?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.