ZIP 14626 (Rochester, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14626: 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 has lower values than New York for 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
Since 2015, 1,811 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 971 people and killed 31.
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%.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 14626 is SR-104, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bausch St (1), CR-177 Spencerport Rd (1) and CR-208 Manitou Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 89 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Their busiest month is March, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14626 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.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.1% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 |
| Bausch St | 1 |
| CR-177 Spencerport Rd | 1 |
| CR-208 Manitou Rd | 1 |
| Cumberland St | 1 |
| Fisher St | 1 |
| Lark St | 1 |
| Lexington Ave | 1 |
| Mt Read Blvd | 1 |
| Portland Pkwy | 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 14626 at a glance
| Population | 29,273 |
| Density | 845 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,204 |
| Median home value | $198,577 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 14626
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14626?
Monroe County has had 1,811 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 971 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 14626?
SR-104 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14626 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14626?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14626?
89 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14626 compared with New York?
Monroe County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14626?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.