Hampden, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampden: 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
6 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hampden compares with Pennsylvania
Hampden against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hampden stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hampden | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Hampden is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and winter months (nov–mar).
Hampden at a glance: I-81 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hampden.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hampden. They injured 120 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hampden is I-81, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-83 (7), US-11 (6) and SR-8004 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Hampden fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampden.
- 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
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 Hampden
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 11 |
| I-83 | 7 |
| US-11 | 6 |
| SR-8004 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-230 | 2 |
| SR-8003 | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hampden) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 106 |
| SR-0581 | 101 |
| SR-0011 | 31 |
| SR-0641 | 17 |
| SR-1010 | 8 |
| SR-0944 | 7 |
| SR-1011 | 5 |
| SR-1013 | 3 |
Hampden at a glance
| Population | 35,474 |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,055 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17025) | $91,285 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17025) | $244,721 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hampden 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 | 21 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 23 | +11% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 21 | -9% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +32% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampden
How many truck crashes happen in Hampden?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Hampden since 2015, with 3 deaths and 120 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hampden?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hampden: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hampden?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Hampden happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hampden?
Since 2015, Hampden has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hampden compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Hampden has 78.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hampden?
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.