ZIP 14506 (Mendon, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14506: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with New York State
Monroe 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 Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Monroe County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Monroe County has lower values than New York for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monroe County: +104% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (200 vs 98).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 1,811 truck crashes since 2015, with 971 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
I-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14506 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Allen Padgham Rd (1), CR-39 Calkins Rd (1) and CR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 89 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14506 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 13.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| Allen Padgham Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Calkins Rd | 1 |
| CR-53 | 1 |
| Clay St | 1 |
| Mendon Ionia Rd | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-15A | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-490 | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Linden Ave. | 2 |
| Manitou Rd. | 2 |
| Scottsville Rd. | 2 |
| Fedex Way & Manitou Road | 1 |
| Glenwood Ave | 1 |
| I-390 | 1 |
ZIP 14506 at a glance
| Population | 923 |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,786 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 91 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +8% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 200 | +104% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 193 | -3% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 91 to 193. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14506
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14506?
1,811 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 971 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14506?
NHTSA data shows I-90 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14506 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14506?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14506?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 89 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14506 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14506?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.