ZIP 14522 (Palmyra, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14522: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
11 of 280 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with New York State
Wayne 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 Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Wayne County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.8% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Wayne County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wayne County: 3.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.0 in New York.
Overview
Police reported 280 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
11.8% 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 14522 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), SR-31 (2), Allen Padgham Rd (1), Bird Rd (1) and Parker Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14522 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- 11.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| Allen Padgham Rd | 1 |
| Bird Rd | 1 |
| Parker Rd | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Shortsville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 2 |
| Ontario Center Rd. | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
ZIP 14522 at a glance
| Population | 9,121 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,116 |
| Median home value | $158,995 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | +64% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 31 | +37% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | -5% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14522
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14522?
Since 2015, 280 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (153 injured, 12 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14522?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14522?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14522 compared with New York?
The yearly rate is 36.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14522?
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, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.