ZIP 14611 (Rochester, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14611: 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 |
Compared with New York, Monroe County is lower 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).
The headline for Monroe County: +104% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (200 vs 98).
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 1,811 truck crashes since 2015, with 971 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
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 14611 is SR-104, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-90 (2), SR-252 (2) and Bausch St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
89 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
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 14611 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-104, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 31.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above New York; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.5% 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023, 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 14611 at a glance
| Population | 17,145 |
| Density | 2,259 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,376 |
| Median home value | $82,313 |
| Home ownership | 36% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14611
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14611?
Since 2015, 1,811 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (971 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14611?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14611 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14611?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14611?
Garbage trucks were involved in 89 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 14611 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14611?
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.