ZIP 14604 (Rochester, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14604: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with New York State
Monroe 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 Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Monroe County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 28.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Monroe County sits below New York on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above New York on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Monroe County: +104% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (200 vs 98).
Overview
Police reported 1,811 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 971 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
13.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14604 is SR-104, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-252 (2), Bausch St (1) and CR-177 Spencerport Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 89 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14604 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-104 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- With 13.5% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025, 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 5 |
| SR-252 | 2 |
| Bausch St | 1 |
| CR-177 Spencerport Rd | 1 |
| CR-208 Manitou Rd | 1 |
| CR-39 Calkins Rd | 1 |
| Cumberland St | 1 |
| Fisher St | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| Lark St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-490 | 2 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| Linden Ave. | 2 |
| Manitou Rd. | 2 |
| Scottsville Rd. | 2 |
| Fedex Way & Manitou Road | 1 |
| Glenwood Ave | 1 |
| I-390 | 1 |
ZIP 14604 at a glance
| Population | 3,251 |
| Density | 3,675 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,105 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 91 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 98 | +8% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 200 | +104% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 193 | -3% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 91 to 193. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14604
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14604?
Since 2015, 1,811 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (971 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14604?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14604 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14604?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14604?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 89 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14604 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14604?
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.