ZIP 14103 (Medina, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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
5 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with New York State
Orleans County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with New York, Orleans County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orleans County: 17.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orleans County. They injured 70 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14103 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-104 (1), SR-31A (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14103 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.6% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-31A | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 2 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S. Main St. | 1 |
ZIP 14103 at a glance
| Population | 10,810 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,926 |
| Median home value | $138,551 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14103
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14103?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14103?
November has the most truck crashes in Orleans County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14103?
Since 2015, Orleans County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14103 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14103?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.