ZIP 14475 (Ionia, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14475: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ontario 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ontario County compares with New York State
Ontario County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ontario County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ontario County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with New York, Ontario County is lower 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.
What stands out in Ontario County: 17.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 645 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ontario County since 2015: 325 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
17.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14475 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-53 (1), Clay St (1) and Mendon Ionia Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14475 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ontario County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ontario County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.4% 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
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 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ontario County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| CR-53 | 1 |
| Clay St | 1 |
| Mendon Ionia Rd | 1 |
| SR-15A | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| Shortsville Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ontario County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| Cr 36 | 1 |
| I-490 To I-90 | 1 |
| Sr 5 And 20 | 1 |
| State Highway 96 | 1 |
ZIP 14475 at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,917 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ontario 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +27% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 65 | -6% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14475
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14475?
Since 2015, 645 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ontario County (325 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14475?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14475: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14475?
Truck crashes in Ontario County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14475?
Since 2015, Ontario County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14475 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 60.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ontario County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14475?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.