ZIP 14622 (Rochester, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14622: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Monroe County: +104% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (98) to the 2010s (200).
Overview
Police reported 1,811 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 971 people were injured and 31 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Bausch St (1), Cumberland St (1) and Fisher St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
89 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (New York: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (16%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14622 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-104; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 13.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| Bausch St | 1 |
| Cumberland St | 1 |
| Fisher St | 1 |
| Lark St | 1 |
| Lexington Ave | 1 |
| Mt Read Blvd | 1 |
| Portland Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-252 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 14622 at a glance
| Population | 12,574 |
| Density | 1,094 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,439 |
| Median home value | $170,600 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 14622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14622?
Monroe County has had 1,811 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 971 people and killing 31.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 14622?
SR-104 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14622 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14622?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14622?
89 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14622 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14622?
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.