Bradford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradford County: 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
8 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bradford County compares with Pennsylvania
Bradford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Bradford County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bradford County: 14.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bradford County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
14.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bradford County since 2015: SR-187 (2), US-220 (2), Old Sawmill Rd (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-220 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Bradford County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradford County.
- With 14.5% 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 Bradford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bradford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-187 | 2 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Old Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
| Ssr-2024 Liberty Corners Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 113 |
| SR-0220 | 66 |
| SR-0414 | 27 |
| SR-0014 | 21 |
| SR-0187 | 16 |
| SR-0706 | 11 |
| SR-2010 | 8 |
| Grand Army Of Republic Hw | 7 |
Bradford County at a glance
| Population | 59,699 |
| Land area | 1,147.4 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,076 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradford 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 | 30 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | -22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +89% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | -13% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bradford County
ZIP codes in Bradford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bradford County
How many truck crashes happen in Bradford County?
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bradford County (184 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bradford County?
Truck crashes in Bradford County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bradford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Bradford County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does Bradford County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Bradford County records 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bradford 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.