ZIP 14841 (Hector, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Schuyler 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
1 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Schuyler County compares with New York State
Schuyler County against New York State and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuyler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuyler County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 58% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 17.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 41.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with New York, Schuyler County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Schuyler County: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Schuyler County. They injured 26 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14841 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1), SR-14 (1), SR-414 (1) and SR-96A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14841 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuyler County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- With 20.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above New York), plan winter equipment 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Schuyler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| SR-96A | 1 |
ZIP 14841 at a glance
| Population | 698 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,821 |
| Median home value | $350,175 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuyler 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +36% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +51% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -34% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14841
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14841?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14841?
January has the most truck crashes in Schuyler County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14841?
Since 2015, Schuyler County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 14841 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 44.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schuyler County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 14841?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.