New York Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
New York recorded an estimated 120 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #14 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-87 and I-90 (Thruway) — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
New York large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~120 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #14 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-87, I-90 (Thruway), I-95, I-81, I-84 |
Where crashes concentrate in New York
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along New York's major freight corridors, including I-87, I-90 (Thruway), I-95, I-81, I-84, and near its largest metro areas: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in New York each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 120 large-truck crash fatalities annually in New York, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in New York have the most truck accidents?+
I-87, I-90 (Thruway), I-95, I-81, I-84 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.