ZIP 14068 (Getzville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erie 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with New York State
Erie 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 Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Erie County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Erie County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 14068 at a glance: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14068: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Erie County has recorded 3,300 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,783 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
13.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-290 (2), SR-130 (2) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14068 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| I-290 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| CR-14 Beattie Ave | 1 |
| CR-290 Wehrle Dr | 1 |
| Lathrop St | 1 |
| Lockport Rd | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 16 |
| Fillmore | 2 |
| I-290 | 2 |
| Abbott Rd At Berg Rd | 1 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Eastbound I-90 | 1 |
| Fillmore Ave. | 1 |
| George Urban | 1 |
ZIP 14068 at a glance
| Population | 8,636 |
| Density | 903 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,750 |
| Median home value | $365,764 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 186 | — | 8.1 |
| 2000s | 234 | +26% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 343 | +46% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 360 | +5% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 186 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 360. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14068
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14068?
Since 2015, 3,300 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erie County (1,783 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14068?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14068 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14068?
Truck crashes in Erie County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14068?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14068 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14068?
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.