ZIP 14892 (Waverly, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14892: 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 has lower values than New York for injuries per crash. It runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Tioga County at a glance: 5.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.0 across New York.
Overview
Tioga County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.4% in New York.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 14892 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (1) and SR-17C (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 3.6% in New York.
Route planning tips for ZIP 14892 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.
- With 18.6% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023 and 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 14892 at a glance
| Population | 7,703 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,043 |
| Median home value | $135,891 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 14892
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 14892?
Tioga County has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14892?
Truck crashes in Tioga County peak in November, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 14892?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tioga County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14892 compare with New York?
Per 100,000 residents, Tioga County has 51.4 truck crashes a year; New York has 28.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 14892?
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 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.