Orwell, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orwell 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. It runs above Pennsylvania on on snow, slush or ice.
Bradford County at a glance: 14.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Bradford County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Orwell 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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Orwell is SR-187, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Guiton Rd (1), Old Sawmill Rd (1) and US-6 (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 Orwell fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-187 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-187 | 2 |
| Guiton Rd | 1 |
| Old Sawmill 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 |
Orwell at a glance
| Population | 1,201 |
| Land area | 32.2 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18837) | $71,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18837) | $186,442 |
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. 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 Orwell
How common are truck crashes in Orwell?
Bradford County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 184 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Orwell?
Since 2015, SR-187 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orwell: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Orwell?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Bradford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orwell?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orwell compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Orwell?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.