ZIP 14126 (Olcott, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14126: 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. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Niagara County at a glance: 1 in 18 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.7%, against 3.6% for New York.
Overview
Niagara County has recorded 555 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 10 killed.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14126 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-19 Stone Rd (1) and SR-148 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 5.2% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14126 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Niagara County.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.4% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-19 Stone Rd | 1 |
| SR-148 | 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 14126 at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $167,723 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14126
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14126?
555 truck crashes have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 294 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14126?
February has the most truck crashes in Niagara County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14126?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14126 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Niagara County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14126?
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.