ZIP 14778 (Saint Bonaventure, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14778: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cattaraugus 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
8 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cattaraugus County compares with New York State
Cattaraugus County against New York State and the US, 2015–2021 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cattaraugus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2021) | Cattaraugus County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.3 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.9% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with New York, Cattaraugus County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cattaraugus County: 33.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Cattaraugus County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 51.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% 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 14778 since 2015: CR-19 Five Mile Rd (1), I-86 (1) and SR-346 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14778 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.1% 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
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 2022, 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 Cattaraugus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-19 Five Mile Rd | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| SR-346 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cattaraugus County) |
|---|---|
| Five Mile Road | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| New Albion Rd. | 1 |
| SR-219 | 1 |
ZIP 14778 at a glance
| Population | 1,539 |
| Density | 1,293 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cattaraugus 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 | 19 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +57% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 37 | +25% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14778
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14778?
Cattaraugus County has had 330 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 154 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14778?
The worst month is January: 14.2% of truck crashes in Cattaraugus County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14778?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cattaraugus County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14778 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Cattaraugus County has 54.3 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14778?
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 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.