Bradford Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradford Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bradford Township compares with Pennsylvania
Bradford Township against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradford Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradford Township | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 603.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 10.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 38.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Bradford Township has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bradford Township at a glance: 20.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradford Township. They injured 100 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of Bradford with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (3), SR-879 (2) and SR-0053 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Bradford Township fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-322; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 5 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-879 | 2 |
| SR-0053 | 1 |
| SR-0879 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 1 |
| SR-970 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradford Township) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 132 |
| SR-0322 | 39 |
| SR-0970 | 15 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 11 |
| SR-8012 | 2 |
| Route 0970 B | 1 |
| Route 2030 B | 1 |
| Route 2049 B | 1 |
Bradford Township at a glance
| Population | 2,804 |
| Land area | 38.3 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16881) | $66,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16881) | $130,315 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradford Township 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 | 15 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +9% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | -26% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 20 | +63% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bradford Township
How many truck crashes happen in Bradford Township?
Bradford Township has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 100 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bradford Township?
US-322 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bradford since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bradford Township?
The worst month is December: 13.2% of truck crashes in Bradford Township happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bradford Township?
Since 2015, Bradford Township has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bradford Township compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 603.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradford Township, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bradford Township?
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.