ZIP 14845 (Horseheads, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14845: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chemung 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
10 of 301 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chemung County compares with New York State
Chemung 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 Chemung County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2022) | Chemung County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.9% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 25.1% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.2% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.1% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Chemung County has lower values than New York for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chemung County at a glance: 17.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
Overview
Police reported 301 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chemung County since 2015: 131 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
17.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-13 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-6 Middle Rd (1), I-86 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14845 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 17.9% 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
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 Chemung County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-6 Middle Rd | 1 |
| I-86 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-352 | 1 |
| SR-414 | 1 |
| Watkins Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chemung County) |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expy | 2 |
| Nys Route 352 | 1 |
ZIP 14845 at a glance
| Population | 20,327 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,832 |
| Median home value | $184,888 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chemung 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 24 | +97% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 35 | +44% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 31 | -9% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 31 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14845
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 14845?
301 truck crashes have been reported in Chemung County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 131 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 14845?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14845 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 14845?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Chemung County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14845?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chemung County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 14845 compared with New York?
Chemung County records 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 28.0 across New York.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14845?
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 2023, 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.