Liberty Township, Adams County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Liberty Township, Adams County at a glance: US-15 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Liberty.
Overview
Police reported 650 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 267 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Liberty Township, Adams County had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Adams County numbers.
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.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-15 leads within 10 miles of Liberty with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-16 (1), SR-491 (1) and SR-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Adams County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-16 | 1 |
| SR-491 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 1,403 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 87 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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Adams County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, Adams County?
650 truck crashes have been reported in Adams County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 267 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Liberty Township, Adams County?
US-15 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty Township, Adams County?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Adams County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty 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 does Liberty Township, Adams County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Adams County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.