Herrick Township, Bradford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Herrick Township, Bradford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Herrick Township, Bradford County 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 |
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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Herrick Township, Bradford County since 2015, this page uses Bradford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
Within this area, SR-187 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Guiton Rd (1), Old Sawmill Rd (1) and SR-706 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Herrick Township, Bradford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-187; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-187 | 2 |
| Guiton Rd | 1 |
| Old Sawmill Rd | 1 |
| SR-706 | 1 |
| Ssr-2024 Liberty Corners 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 |
Herrick Township, Bradford County at a glance
| Population | 731 |
| Land area | 22.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18845) | $58,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18845) | $207,466 |
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 Herrick Township, Bradford County
How many truck crashes happen in Herrick Township, Bradford County?
423 truck crashes have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 184 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Herrick Township, Bradford County?
NHTSA data shows SR-187 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Herrick since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Herrick Township, Bradford County?
June has the most truck crashes in Bradford County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Herrick Township, Bradford County?
Since 2015, Bradford County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Herrick Township, Bradford County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Bradford County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Herrick Township, 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.