Conyngham Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conyngham Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conyngham Township and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Pennsylvania
Columbia County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Columbia County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Conyngham Township at a glance: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Conyngham: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 179 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Conyngham Township since 2015; patterns below come from Columbia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Conyngham is I-81, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-0901 (2), Keystone Blvd (1) and SR-0061 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Conyngham Township fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-0901 | 2 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| SR-0061 | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4020 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 213 |
| SR-0011 | 56 |
| SR-0042 | 45 |
| SR-0487 | 22 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 13 |
| SR-0093 | 7 |
| SR-0044 | 6 |
| SR-0118 | 6 |
Conyngham Township at a glance
| Population | 683 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 17888) | $144,088 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 40 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | +3% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conyngham Township
How many truck crashes happen in Conyngham Township?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 179 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Conyngham Township?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conyngham: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Conyngham Township?
October has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Conyngham Township?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Conyngham Township compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Columbia County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Conyngham 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.