ZIP 14212 (Buffalo, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14212: 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 |
Compared with New York, Erie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 14212: I-90 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 14212.
Overview
Police reported 3,300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erie County since 2015: 1,783 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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). After it: I-290 (2), SR-130 (2) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is April, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.5 deaths compared with 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14212 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Erie County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 14212 at a glance
| Population | 13,299 |
| Density | 2,436 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,020 |
| Median home value | $103,721 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 186 a year in the 1990s and 360 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14212
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14212?
3,300 truck crashes have been reported in Erie County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 1,783 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14212?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14212 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14212?
Truck crashes in Erie County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14212?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14212 compare with New York?
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 14212?
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.