Pennsylvania, IL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pennsylvania: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pennsylvania and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Illinois
Mason County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.1 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.0% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 24.3% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 42.0% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Mason County has lower values than Illinois for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Mason County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Illinois.
Overview
Police reported 51 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pennsylvania since 2015; patterns below come from Mason County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.2% of truck crashes, against 42.0% across Illinois.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 17.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.0% in Illinois.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pennsylvania since 2015: SR-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Mason County.
Route planning tips for Pennsylvania fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Illinois.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-136 | 9 |
| S Promenade St | 3 |
| Cr 1800E | 2 |
| Dearborn St. | 2 |
| E Dearborn Street | 2 |
| Il-78 | 2 |
| N Manito Rd | 2 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
Pennsylvania at a glance
| Population | 150 |
| Land area | 35.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 62664) | $70,509 |
| Median home value (ZIP 62664) | $100,269 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 2 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +95% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +23% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -3% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pennsylvania
How common are truck crashes in Pennsylvania?
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mason County (23 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pennsylvania?
January has the most truck crashes in Mason County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pennsylvania?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Mason County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Pennsylvania compare with Illinois for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 34.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mason County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pennsylvania?
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.