ZIP 14842 (Himrod, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14842: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yates 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
6 of 120 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yates County compares with New York State
Yates 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 Yates County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yates County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.7% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.7% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Yates County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yates County: 19.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.4% in New York.
Overview
Police reported 120 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yates County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14842 happened on SR-14 (2) and CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14842 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yates County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.3% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yates County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-11 Chubb Hollow Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yates County) |
|---|---|
| State Route 54 Intersecting With Second Milo | 1 |
| Tr/Middle Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14842 at a glance
| Population | 802 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,821 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yates 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +107% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | -29% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 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, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14842
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14842?
Yates County has had 120 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14842?
Truck crashes in Yates County peak in March, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14842?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yates County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14842 compared with New York?
Yates County records 44.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14842?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.