ZIP 14135 (Sheridan, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chautauqua 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
13 of 771 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chautauqua County compares with New York State
Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Chautauqua County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.7% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.8% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Chautauqua County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chautauqua County: 27.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 771 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chautauqua County since 2015: 384 people were injured and 21 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 52.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 27.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-90 (2), CR-91 Center Rd (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14135 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 27.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chautauqua County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 4 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-91 Center Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chautauqua County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 8 |
| I-86 | 2 |
| Millard Fillmore Dr. | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| Werle Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14135 at a glance
| Population | 90 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,833 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chautauqua 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 | 47 | — | 4.5 |
| 2000s | 64 | +34% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 81 | +28% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 75 | -7% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 75. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14135?
Chautauqua County has had 771 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 384 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14135?
Since 2015, SR-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14135: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14135?
Truck crashes in Chautauqua County peak in January, with 15.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14135?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chautauqua County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14135 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Chautauqua County has 68.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14135?
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.