Freedom Township, Adams County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freedom Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freedom Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 650 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Pennsylvania
Adams County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Adams County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Freedom Township, Adams County: US-15 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Freedom: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 650 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 267 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Freedom Township, Adams County since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Freedom is US-15, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-194 (2), US-30 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Freedom Township, Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-15; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-194 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 115 |
| SR-0015 | 108 |
| SR-0094 | 87 |
| SR-0234 | 50 |
| SR-0116 | 35 |
| SR-0097 | 33 |
| SR-0194 | 29 |
| SR-0034 | 25 |
Freedom Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 845 |
| Land area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17320) | $90,076 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17320) | $294,374 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 42 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +12% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 53 | +9% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 53. 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 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freedom Township, Adams County
How many truck accidents are there in Freedom Township, Adams County?
650 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 267 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Freedom Township, Adams County?
Since 2015, US-15 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Freedom: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Freedom Township, Adams County?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freedom Township, Adams County?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adams County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Freedom Township, Adams County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Freedom Township, Adams County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.