ZIP 14040 (Darien Center, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14040: 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 |
Compared with New York, Genesee County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Genesee County: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 345 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14040 is SR-33, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-20 (2), E Bethany Rd (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14040 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 14040 at a glance
| Population | 1,974 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,779 |
| Median home value | $208,770 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14040
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14040?
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (345 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14040?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14040 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14040?
January has the most truck crashes in Genesee County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14040?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14040 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14040?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.