Banks Township, Carbon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Banks Township, Carbon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Banks Township, Carbon County and Carbon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carbon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 705 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Pennsylvania
Carbon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carbon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Banks Township, Carbon County: I-80 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Banks.
Overview
Police reported 705 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carbon County since 2015: 310 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Banks Township, Carbon County since 2015; patterns below come from Carbon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Banks with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-81 (2), SR-924 (2) and SR-8017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Banks Township, Carbon County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| SR-8017 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-7476 | 271 |
| I-0080 | 158 |
| SR-0209 | 66 |
| SR-0903 | 20 |
| Northeast Et | 17 |
| SR-0443 | 17 |
| SR-8004 | 13 |
| SR-0940 | 13 |
Banks Township, Carbon County at a glance
| Population | 1,164 |
| Land area | 11.6 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 37 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | -2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 57 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Banks Township, Carbon County
How many truck crashes happen in Banks Township, Carbon County?
705 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 310 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Banks Township, Carbon County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Banks since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Banks Township, Carbon County?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in March, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Banks Township, Carbon County?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Banks Township, Carbon County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Carbon County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Banks Township, Carbon County?
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.