ZIP 14225 (Buffalo, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14225: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 14225: 2.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14225: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
Overview
Erie County has recorded 3,300 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,783 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14225 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-290 (2), SR-130 (2) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
They recorded 1.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14225 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Erie County.
- With 13.9% 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 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 |
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-290 Wehrle Dr | 1 |
| I-190 | 1 |
| Lathrop St | 1 |
| Milestrip Rd | 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 14225 at a glance
| Population | 33,620 |
| Density | 1,130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,237 |
| Median home value | $170,332 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14225
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14225?
Since 2015, 3,300 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erie County (1,783 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14225?
I-90 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14225 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14225?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Erie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14225?
Since 2015, Erie County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14225 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Erie County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14225?
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.