ZIP 14422 (Byron, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14422: 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 |
Compared with New York, Genesee County is lower 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
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14422 is SR-5, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-90 (2), Bovee Rd (1) and SR-237 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14422 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Genesee County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
| Bovee Rd | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 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 14422 at a glance
| Population | 1,809 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,786 |
| Median home value | $169,516 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 64. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14422
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14422?
675 truck crashes have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 345 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14422?
SR-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14422 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14422?
Truck crashes in Genesee County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14422?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Genesee County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14422 compare with New York?
Genesee County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14422?
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.