ZIP 14827 (Coopers Plains, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Steuben 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Steuben County compares with New York State
Steuben 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 Steuben County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Steuben County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.7 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Steuben County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Steuben County at a glance: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 635 crashes involving commercial trucks in Steuben County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-86 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-16 (1), SR-417 (1) and W Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (12%).
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14827 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Steuben County.
- Look at alternatives to I-86 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Steuben County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.9% 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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 2 |
| CR-16 | 1 |
| SR-417 | 1 |
| W Hill Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Steuben County) |
|---|---|
| Exit 2 I 390 | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| I-99 | 1 |
| SR-415 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Spencer Hill Road | 1 |
ZIP 14827 at a glance
| Population | 22 |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Steuben 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 | 40 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 51 | +29% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 67 | +30% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 65 | -2% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14827
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14827?
635 truck crashes have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 295 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14827?
NHTSA data shows I-86 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14827 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14827?
December has the most truck crashes in Steuben County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Steuben County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 14827 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Steuben County records 78.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14827?
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.