Greenwich, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenwich: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 524 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenwich compares with Pennsylvania
Greenwich against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenwich stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenwich | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,289.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 22.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 25% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Greenwich is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greenwich at a glance: 1 in 123 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Greenwich has recorded 524 truck crashes since 2015, with 228 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Greenwich is I-78, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-222 (9), SR-61 (6) and SR-1024 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Greenwich fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwich.
- Check whether your routes use I-78, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greenwich
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 12 |
| US-222 | 9 |
| SR-61 | 6 |
| SR-1024 | 1 |
| SR-863 | 1 |
| Ssr-1010 Fleetwood Lyons Rd | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenwich) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 484 |
| SR-0737 | 13 |
| William Penn Hw | 9 |
| SR-4028 | 6 |
| Krumsville Rd | 4 |
| SR-8020 | 1 |
| Donat Rd | 1 |
| I-78 | 1 |
Greenwich at a glance
| Population | 3,482 |
| Land area | 30.9 sq mi |
| Density | 113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19534) | $80,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19534) | $277,485 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenwich 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 | 23 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 27 | +16% | 7.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +3% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 49 | +79% | 5.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 49 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 7.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenwich
How common are truck crashes in Greenwich?
Since 2015, 524 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greenwich (228 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Greenwich?
I-78 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenwich since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenwich?
December has the most truck crashes in Greenwich, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenwich?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greenwich since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Greenwich compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greenwich has 1,289.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greenwich?
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.