ZIP 14211 (Buffalo, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14211: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Erie 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
1.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Erie County compares with New York State
Erie 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 Erie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Erie County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 45% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Erie County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 14211 at a glance: I-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14211: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erie County since 2015: 1,783 people were injured and 43 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-290 (2), SR-130 (2) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.5, vs 1.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14211 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 13.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 Erie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| I-290 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| CR-290 Wehrle Dr | 1 |
| I-190 | 1 |
| Lathrop St | 1 |
| Milestrip Rd | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erie County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 16 |
| Fillmore | 2 |
| I-290 | 2 |
| Abbott Rd At Berg Rd | 1 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Eastbound I-90 | 1 |
| Fillmore Ave. | 1 |
| George Urban | 1 |
ZIP 14211 at a glance
| Population | 24,663 |
| Density | 2,418 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,300 |
| Median home value | $102,326 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erie 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 | 186 | — | 8.1 |
| 2000s | 234 | +26% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 343 | +46% | 4.2 |
| 2020s | 360 | +5% | 4.8 |
In the 1990s about 186 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 360. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14211
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14211?
Erie County has had 3,300 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,783 people and killing 43.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14211?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14211 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14211?
January has the most truck crashes in Erie County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14211?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14211 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Erie County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14211?
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.