ZIP 14527 (Penn Yan, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14527: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yates 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
6 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yates County compares with New York State
Yates 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 Yates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yates County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Yates County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yates County: 19.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yates County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.7% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14527 happened on SR-14 (2), CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1) and CR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14527 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yates County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Yates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yates County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 54 Intersecting With Second Milo | 1 |
| Tr/Middle Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14527 at a glance
| Population | 12,677 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,758 |
| Median home value | $196,796 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yates 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +107% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -29% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14527
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14527?
Since 2015, 120 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yates County (64 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14527?
The worst month is March: 13.3% of truck crashes in Yates County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14527?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yates County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14527 compared with New York?
Yates County records 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14527?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.