ZIP 14840 (Hammondsport, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14840: 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 sits below New York on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Steuben County at a glance: 16.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Steuben County has recorded 635 truck crashes since 2015, with 295 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14840 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
24 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (New York: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14840 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Steuben County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 Steuben County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 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 14840 at a glance
| Population | 2,425 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,792 |
| Median home value | $254,700 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14840
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14840?
635 truck crashes have been reported in Steuben County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 295 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 14840?
The worst month is December: 10.7% of truck crashes in Steuben County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14840?
Since 2015, Steuben County has reported 24 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14840 compare with New York for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Steuben County has 78.7 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14840?
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.