ZIP 14132 (Sanborn, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14132: 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 sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Niagara County at a glance: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 3.6% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 555 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Niagara County. They injured 294 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14132 is SR-425, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-19 Stone Rd (1), Lockport Rd (1) and SR-104 (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%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14132 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-425; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Niagara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-425 | 2 |
| CR-19 Stone Rd | 1 |
| Lockport Rd | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Saunders Settlement Rd | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 14132 at a glance
| Population | 6,453 |
| Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,210 |
| Median home value | $286,340 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 52 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14132
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14132?
Niagara County has had 555 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 294 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14132?
Since 2015, SR-425 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14132: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14132?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Niagara County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14132?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Niagara County since 2015 (5.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14132 compare with New York?
Niagara County records 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14132?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.