ZIP 14539 (Retsof, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14539: 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 |
Livingston County sits below New York on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Livingston County at a glance: 20.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Livingston County. They injured 186 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-10 (1), CR-52 Triphammer Rd (1) and CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14539 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 and 2024, 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 Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-52 Triphammer Rd | 1 |
| CR-62 Bronson Hill Rd | 1 |
| I-390 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-408 | 1 |
| US-20A | 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 14539 at a glance
| Population | 102 |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14539
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14539?
Since 2015, 319 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Livingston County (186 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14539?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14539: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14539?
January has the most truck crashes in Livingston County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14539?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Livingston County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 14539 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Livingston County has 54.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14539?
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.