Pughtown, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pughtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pughtown and Chester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chester County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with Pennsylvania
Chester County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Chester County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Chester County: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 1,207 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pughtown since 2015, this page uses Chester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-100 leads within 10 miles of Pughtown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (3), US-422 (2) and SR-0023 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
117 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Pughtown fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-100, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| SR-0023 | 1 |
| SR-0724 | 1 |
| SR-1026 | 1 |
| SR-1039 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-662 | 1 |
| SR-724 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 482 |
| SR-0030 | 219 |
| SR-0202 | 216 |
| SR-0041 | 204 |
| SR-0100 | 140 |
| SR-0010 | 96 |
| SR-0322 | 84 |
| SR-0001 | 84 |
Pughtown at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 19465) | $107,825 |
| Median home value (ZIP 19465) | $404,148 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 208 | — | 7.5 |
| 2000s | 196 | -6% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +1% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 252 | +27% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 208 to 252. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pughtown
How many truck crashes happen in Pughtown?
Since 2015, 2,885 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (1,207 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pughtown?
NHTSA data shows SR-100 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pughtown since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pughtown?
January has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pughtown?
117 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pughtown compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chester County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pughtown?
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.