ZIP 14485 (Lima, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14485: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Livingston 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
12 of 319 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with New York State
Livingston 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 Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.8% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New York, Livingston County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Livingston County: 20.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 319 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 186 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14485 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-52 Triphammer Rd (1), CR-53 (1) and CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14485 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2023 and 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
| CR-52 Triphammer Rd | 1 |
| CR-53 | 1 |
| CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd | 1 |
| Clay St | 1 |
| Mendon Ionia Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-15A | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-390 | 3 |
| Harter Road | 2 |
| Mount Morris Road | 1 |
| Plank Rd & Stone Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ramp | 1 |
| Sonyea Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14485 at a glance
| Population | 4,153 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,341 |
| Median home value | $200,101 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston 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 | 33 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 36 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 28 | -22% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14485
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14485?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (186 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14485?
US-20 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14485 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14485?
The worst month is January: 10.7% of truck crashes in Livingston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14485?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14485 compared with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14485?
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.