ZIP 14901 (Elmira, NY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 14901: 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 runs above New York on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chemung County: 17.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.4% across New York.
Overview
Since 2015, 301 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chemung County. They injured 131 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.1% of truck crashes, against 41.8% across New York.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
17.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.4% across New York.
Where crashes happen
I-86 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 14901 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-352 (1) and Watkins Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (New York: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 14901 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chemung County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-86; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.9% 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-86 | 3 |
| SR-352 | 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 14901 at a glance
| Population | 13,970 |
| Density | 162 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,989 |
| Median home value | $95,040 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 14901
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 14901?
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 14901?
I-86 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 14901 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 14901?
Truck crashes in Chemung County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 14901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Chemung County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 14901 compare with New York?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chemung County, vs 28.0 for New York.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 14901?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.