Caernarvon Township, Berks County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caernarvon Township, Berks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caernarvon Township, Berks County and Berks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Berks County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Berks County compares with Pennsylvania
Berks County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Caernarvon Township, Berks County: I-76 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Caernarvon since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 4,182 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Berks County. They injured 1,968 people and killed 108.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 125 truck crashes reported in Caernarvon Township, Berks County since 2015, this page uses Berks County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-322 (4), I-176 (3) and US-422 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 168 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Caernarvon Township, Berks County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Berks County.
- 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 Berks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 6 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| I-176 | 3 |
| US-422 | 3 |
| SR-23 | 2 |
| Pool Forge Rd | 1 |
| SR-0023 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berks County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 1,095 |
| SR-0222 | 639 |
| SR-0422 | 349 |
| SR-0061 | 231 |
| SR-0183 | 147 |
| SR-0073 | 92 |
| SR-0012 | 70 |
| SR-0724 | 56 |
Caernarvon Township, Berks County at a glance
| Population | 4,564 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 515 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19543) | $112,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19543) | $370,179 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berks 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 | 256 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 283 | +11% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 278 | -2% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 374 | +34% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 256 a year in the 1990s and 374 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caernarvon Township, Berks County
How many truck accidents are there in Caernarvon Township, Berks County?
Berks County has had 4,182 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,968 people and killing 108.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caernarvon Township, Berks County?
I-76 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Caernarvon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Caernarvon Township, Berks County?
Truck crashes in Berks County peak in January, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caernarvon Township, Berks County?
Since 2015, Berks County has reported 168 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Caernarvon Township, Berks County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Berks County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caernarvon Township, Berks 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.