East Smithfield, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Smithfield 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 sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bradford County: 14.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Bradford County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in East Smithfield since 2015; patterns below come from Bradford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Smithfield since 2015: Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 East Smithfield fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 14.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
East Smithfield at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18817) | $67,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18817) | $235,000 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Smithfield
How many truck crashes happen in East Smithfield?
423 truck crashes have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 184 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Smithfield?
Truck crashes in Bradford County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Smithfield?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does East Smithfield compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bradford County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Smithfield?
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.