Wilburton Number Two, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilburton Number Two: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilburton Number Two 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Wilburton Number Two: I-81 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilburton Number Two since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 466 truck crashes since 2015, with 179 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wilburton Number Two 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-0901 (2), Keystone Blvd (1) and SR-2044 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Wilburton Number Two fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-0901 | 2 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4020 | 1 |
| SR-487 | 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 |
Wilburton Number Two at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 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 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilburton Number Two
How many truck accidents are there in Wilburton Number Two?
Columbia County has had 466 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 179 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wilburton Number Two?
I-81 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilburton Number Two since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilburton Number Two?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in October, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilburton Number Two?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Wilburton Number Two compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilburton Number Two?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.