ZIP 14301 (Niagara Falls, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Niagara 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Niagara County compares with New York State
Niagara 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 Niagara County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Niagara County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.3% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Niagara County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Niagara County: 1 in 18 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.7%, vs 3.6% in New York.
Overview
Niagara County has recorded 555 truck crashes since 2015, with 294 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14301 happened on I-290 (1), Lockport Rd (1), SR-104 (1), SR-265 (1) and US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14301 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Niagara County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 29.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 12.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Niagara County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-290 | 1 |
| Lockport Rd | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Niagara County) |
|---|---|
| 637 66Th St. | 1 |
| Campbell Blvd | 1 |
| Genesee St. | 1 |
| Hartland Rd. | 1 |
| Hyde Park Blvd. | 1 |
| Niagara Ave. | 1 |
| Niagara Falls Blvd | 1 |
| S Transit Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14301 at a glance
| Population | 10,923 |
| Density | 2,040 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,549 |
| Median home value | $83,854 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Niagara 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 | 42 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | -15% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 62 | +75% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 52 | -17% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14301
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14301?
555 truck crashes have been reported in Niagara County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 294 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14301?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Niagara County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14301?
Since 2015, Niagara County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14301 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Niagara County has 30.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14301?
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.