ZIP 14479 (Knowlesville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14479: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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
5 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with New York State
Orleans 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 Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with New York, Orleans County is lower on injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Orleans County: 17.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Orleans County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
17.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14479 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-104 (1) and SR-31A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14479 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- 17.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-31A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 2 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S. Main St. | 1 |
ZIP 14479 at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,572 |
| Home ownership | 37% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14479
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14479?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14479?
The worst month is November: 13.4% of truck crashes in Orleans County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14479?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orleans County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14479 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orleans County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14479?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.