ZIP 14143 (Stafford, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14143: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Genesee 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
9 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with New York State
Genesee 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 Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Genesee County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Genesee County sits below New York on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Genesee County at a glance: 16.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 675 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Genesee County. They injured 345 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14143 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (2), SR-63 (2) and US-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14143 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| Bovee Rd | 1 |
| E Bethany Rd | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 13 |
| Alleghany Rd | 1 |
| Big Tree Road | 1 |
| Oak Orchard Rd. | 1 |
| Pembroke Service Area | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| Sharrick Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14143 at a glance
| Population | 1,216 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,893 |
| Median home value | $180,973 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 59 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | -1% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 74 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 64 | -13% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 64 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14143
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14143?
Genesee County has had 675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14143?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14143: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14143?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Genesee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14143?
Since 2015, Genesee County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14143 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Genesee County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14143?
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.