Hopewell Township, Beaver County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell Township, Beaver County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell Township, Beaver County 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 |
Beaver County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hopewell Township, Beaver County: I-79 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 832 crashes involving commercial trucks in Beaver County since 2015: 342 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 40 truck crashes reported in Hopewell Township, Beaver County since 2015, this page uses Beaver County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-168 (1), SR-65 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (14%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Hopewell Township, Beaver County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver County.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 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 |
Hopewell Township, Beaver County at a glance
| Population | 13,268 |
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Density | 791 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15081) | $54,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15081) | $143,502 |
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 Hopewell Township, Beaver County
How many truck crashes happen in Hopewell Township, Beaver County?
832 truck crashes have been reported in Beaver County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 342 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hopewell Township, Beaver County?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopewell: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopewell Township, Beaver County?
Truck crashes in Beaver County peak in September, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hopewell Township, Beaver County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 36 reported crashes in Beaver County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Hopewell Township, Beaver County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaver County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hopewell Township, Beaver 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.