ZIP 14561 (Stanley, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14561: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ontario 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Ontario County compares with New York State
Ontario 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 Ontario County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ontario County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.0 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.4% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Ontario County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Ontario County: 17.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Police reported 645 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ontario County since 2015: 325 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14561 since 2015: SR-5 (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14561 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Ontario County.
- With 17.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 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 Ontario County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ontario County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 6 |
| Cr 36 | 1 |
| I-490 To I-90 | 1 |
| Sr 5 And 20 | 1 |
| State Highway 96 | 1 |
ZIP 14561 at a glance
| Population | 2,081 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,857 |
| Median home value | $197,393 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ontario 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +27% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 70 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 65 | -6% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 14561
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14561?
Since 2015, 645 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ontario County (325 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14561?
February has the most truck crashes in Ontario County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14561?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ontario County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14561 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Ontario County has 60.0 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14561?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.