Burlington, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burlington and Bradford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bradford County numbers.
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 |
Bradford County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bradford County: 14.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradford County. They injured 184 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Burlington since 2015, this page uses Bradford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burlington since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-220 (1) and Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Burlington fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradford County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Bradford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-220 | 1 |
| Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd | 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 |
Burlington at a glance
| Population | 142 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 243 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18814) | $60,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18814) | $224,137 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burlington
How many truck crashes happen in Burlington?
423 truck crashes have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 184 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burlington?
Truck crashes in Bradford County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Bradford County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Burlington compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Bradford County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burlington?
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.