ZIP 14891 (Watkins Glen, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14891: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Schuyler County: 20.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (New York: 9.4%).
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
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.8% in New York.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14891 since 2015: SR-414 (3) and CR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
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 14891 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than New York.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than New York; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-414 | 3 |
| CR-16 | 1 |
ZIP 14891 at a glance
| Population | 4,561 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Median home value | $174,896 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14891
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14891?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 26 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14891?
Truck crashes in Schuyler County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 14891?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuyler County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14891 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Schuyler County has 44.1 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14891?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.