Penn Forest, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Penn Forest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Penn Forest 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Carbon County is lower 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.
The headline for Penn Forest: I-476 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Penn Forest.
Overview
Carbon County has recorded 705 truck crashes since 2015, with 310 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Penn Forest had 131 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carbon County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Penn Forest is I-476, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-80 (4), Burger Hollow Rd (1) and I-0080 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Penn Forest fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carbon County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-476; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 13.4% 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 Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-476 | 7 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| Burger Hollow Rd | 1 |
| I-0080 | 1 |
| SR-0534 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 1 |
| SR-903 | 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 |
Penn Forest at a glance
| Population | 10,344 |
| Land area | 73.8 sq mi |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18229) | $66,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18229) | $238,362 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Penn Forest
How common are truck crashes in Penn Forest?
Carbon County has had 705 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 310 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Penn Forest?
I-476 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Penn Forest since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Penn Forest?
Truck crashes in Carbon County peak in March, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Penn Forest?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carbon County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Penn Forest compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Penn Forest?
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.