ZIP 14571 (Waterport, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14571: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Orleans 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
5 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orleans County compares with New York State
Orleans 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 Orleans County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orleans County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Orleans County sits below New York on injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Orleans County: 17.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 127 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orleans County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14571 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-104 (1) and SR-31A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14571 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orleans County.
- With 17.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Orleans County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-31A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orleans County) |
|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 2 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| S. Main St. | 1 |
ZIP 14571 at a glance
| Population | 1,190 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,833 |
| Median home value | $164,015 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orleans 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +179% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14571
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14571?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orleans County (70 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14571?
November has the most truck crashes in Orleans County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14571?
Since 2015, Orleans County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14571 compared with New York?
Orleans County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14571?
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.