ZIP 14859 (Lockwood, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tioga 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
14 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tioga County compares with New York State
Tioga 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 Tioga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tioga County | New York State | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.4 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.6% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 25.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 22.3% | 22.1% | 24.8% | same |
Tioga County sits below New York on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tioga County: 5.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across New York.
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tioga County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 41.8% for New York.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14859 happened on SR-17 (1) and SR-17C (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14859 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than New York; adjust start times where you can.
- 18.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above New York; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 and 2024 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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-17C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tioga County) |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 3 |
| Southern Tier Expy | 3 |
| Crumtown Rd. | 1 |
| Dean Creek Rd. | 1 |
| E River Rd. | 1 |
| Ithaca Rd. | 1 |
ZIP 14859 at a glance
| Population | 979 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,750 |
| Median home value | $129,136 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tioga 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 | 22 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | -6% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14859
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14859?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Tioga County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 99 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14859?
The worst month is November: 12.5% of truck crashes in Tioga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14859?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Tioga County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 14859 compare with New York for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tioga County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14859?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.