Georgetown Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgetown Borough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Georgetown Borough and Beaver County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Beaver County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Beaver County compares with Pennsylvania
Beaver County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Beaver County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Georgetown Borough at a glance: SR-168 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015.
Overview
Beaver County has recorded 832 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Georgetown Borough since 2015; patterns below come from Beaver County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-168 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-68 (2), US-30 (2) and SR-2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 36 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Georgetown Borough fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-168 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Beaver County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 190 |
| SR-0051 | 87 |
| SR-0018 | 73 |
| I-0376 | 53 |
| SR-0068 | 53 |
| SR-0065 | 43 |
| SR-2004 | 19 |
| SR-0030 | 17 |
Georgetown Borough at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,160 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15059) | $66,231 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15059) | $136,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaver 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 | 62 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 54 | -13% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 60 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 72 | +22% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgetown Borough
How many truck accidents are there in Georgetown Borough?
Beaver County has had 832 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Georgetown Borough?
SR-168 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgetown Borough?
September has the most truck crashes in Beaver County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Georgetown Borough?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Beaver County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Georgetown Borough compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Beaver County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Georgetown Borough?
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.