ZIP 14521 (Ovid, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seneca 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
20 of 304 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seneca County compares with New York State
Seneca 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 Seneca County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Seneca County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 48% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.5% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with New York, Seneca County is lower on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seneca County: 20.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Seneca County has recorded 304 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14521 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-14 (2), SR-96 (1) and SR-96A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.6% share (New York: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14521 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seneca County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 28.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.6% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seneca County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| SR-96A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seneca County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
ZIP 14521 at a glance
| Population | 2,594 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,198 |
| Median home value | $164,903 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seneca 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 | 22 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | -16% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +62% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 30 | +2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14521
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14521?
Since 2015, 304 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seneca County (124 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14521?
February has the most truck crashes in Seneca County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14521?
Since 2015, Seneca County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14521 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Seneca County has 100.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14521?
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.