ZIP 14714 (Black Creek, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14714: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allegany 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
4 of 170 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Allegany County compares with New York State
Allegany 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 Allegany County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Allegany County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.2% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 28.1% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Allegany County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Allegany County at a glance: 22.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Allegany County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
22.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14714 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-86 (2) and E River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14714 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegany County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2023, 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 2 |
| E River Rd | 1 |
ZIP 14714 at a glance
| Population | 555 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,230 |
| Median home value | $178,328 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegany 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | -25% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14714
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14714?
Since 2015, 170 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegany County (72 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14714?
Truck crashes in Allegany County peak in December, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14714?
Since 2015, Allegany County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14714 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegany County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14714?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.