ZIP 14770 (Portville, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14770: 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 |
Compared with New York, Allegany County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 170 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegany County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.9% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 14770 since 2015: I-86 (1) and SR-417 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14770 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Allegany County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 1 |
| SR-417 | 1 |
ZIP 14770 at a glance
| Population | 2,621 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,910 |
| Median home value | $109,464 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 14770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14770?
170 truck crashes have been reported in Allegany County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14770?
The worst month is December: 14.1% of truck crashes in Allegany County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14770?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Allegany County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14770 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 14770?
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.