ZIP 14054 (East Bethany, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14054: 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). Where it is higher: 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-90 (2), SR-33 (2) and SR-63 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14054 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 16.9% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-5 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| Fox Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 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 14054 at a glance
| Population | 1,391 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,286 |
| Median home value | $171,174 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 14054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14054?
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Genesee County (345 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14054?
SR-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14054 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14054?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Genesee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14054 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14054?
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.