ZIP 14557 (South Byron, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14557: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Genesee 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
9 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Genesee County compares with New York State
Genesee 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 Genesee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Genesee County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Genesee County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Genesee County: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Genesee County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14557 is SR-5, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-90 (2), SR-63 (2) and Bovee Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14557 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 16.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Genesee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 2 |
| Bovee Rd | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Genesee County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 13 |
| Alleghany Rd | 1 |
| Big Tree Road | 1 |
| Oak Orchard Rd. | 1 |
| Pembroke Service Area | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| Sharrick Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14557 at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Genesee 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 | 59 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 58 | -1% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 74 | +26% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 64 | -13% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 64. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14557
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14557?
Genesee County has had 675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14557?
SR-5 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14557 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14557?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Genesee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14557?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Genesee County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14557 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Genesee County, vs 28.0 for New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14557?
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.