ZIP 14744 (Houghton, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14744: 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 sits below New York on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Allegany County: 22.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Allegany County has recorded 170 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14744 since 2015: CR-36 (1) and E River Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14744 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 22.2% 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
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 Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-36 | 1 |
| E River Rd | 1 |
ZIP 14744 at a glance
| Population | 2,188 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,750 |
| Median home value | $158,008 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 14744
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14744?
Allegany County has had 170 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14744?
December has the most truck crashes in Allegany County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14744?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Allegany County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14744 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegany County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14744?
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.