ZIP 14108 (Newfane, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14108: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Niagara 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Niagara County compares with New York State
Niagara 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 Niagara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Niagara County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Niagara County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Niagara County: 1 in 18 crashes involve a garbage truck (29 since 2015), vs 3.6% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 555 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Niagara County. They injured 294 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
SR-93 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14108 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-118 Orangeport Rd (1), CR-14 Beattie Ave (1) and CR-19 Stone Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 5.2%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is January, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14108 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Niagara County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-93; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Niagara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-118 Orangeport Rd | 1 |
| CR-14 Beattie Ave | 1 |
| CR-19 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-425 | 1 |
| Saunders Settlement Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Niagara County) |
|---|---|
| 637 66Th St. | 1 |
| Campbell Blvd | 1 |
| Genesee St. | 1 |
| Hartland Rd. | 1 |
| Hyde Park Blvd. | 1 |
| Niagara Ave. | 1 |
| Niagara Falls Blvd | 1 |
| S Transit Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14108 at a glance
| Population | 5,713 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,345 |
| Median home value | $168,960 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Niagara 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 | 42 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | -15% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 62 | +75% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 52 | -17% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14108
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14108?
Since 2015, 555 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Niagara County (294 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14108?
NHTSA data shows SR-93 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14108 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14108?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Niagara County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14108?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14108 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Niagara County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14108?
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.