ZIP 14048 (Dunkirk, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chautauqua 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
13 of 771 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chautauqua County compares with New York State
Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Chautauqua County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Chautauqua 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.
The headline for Chautauqua County: 27.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Chautauqua County has recorded 771 truck crashes since 2015, with 384 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.8% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14048 is SR-60, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-91 Center Rd (1) and I-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14048 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 27.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chautauqua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 4 |
| CR-91 Center Rd | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chautauqua County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 8 |
| I-86 | 2 |
| Millard Fillmore Dr. | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Werle Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14048 at a glance
| Population | 14,739 |
| Density | 248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,431 |
| Median home value | $102,099 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chautauqua 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 | 47 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 64 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 81 | +28% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 75 | -7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 75 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14048?
Chautauqua County has had 771 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 384 people and killing 21.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14048?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14048 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14048?
January has the most truck crashes in Chautauqua County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14048?
Since 2015, Chautauqua County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14048 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 68.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chautauqua County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14048?
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.