Mahoning Township, Carbon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahoning Township, Carbon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mahoning 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 sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Mahoning Township, Carbon County at a glance: I-476 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mahoning since 2015.
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 25 truck crashes were reported in Mahoning Township, Carbon County since 2015; patterns below come from Carbon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-476 leads within 10 miles of Mahoning with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-309 (2), SR-443 (2) and SR-0248 (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 Mahoning 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-476, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 3 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| SR-443 | 2 |
| SR-0248 | 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 |
Mahoning Township, Carbon County at a glance
| Population | 4,331 |
| Land area | 23.7 sq mi |
| Density | 183 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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mahoning Township, Carbon County
How common are truck crashes in Mahoning Township, Carbon County?
705 truck crashes have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 310 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Mahoning Township, Carbon County?
Since 2015, I-476 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mahoning: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mahoning Township, Carbon County?
The worst month is March: 11.1% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mahoning Township, Carbon County?
Since 2015, Carbon County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Mahoning Township, Carbon County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 Mahoning 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.