Newburg Borough, Cumberland County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Cumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Cumberland County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Newburg Borough, Cumberland County at a glance: I-81 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newburg since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,356 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 1,271 people were injured and 78 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Newburg is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-696 (3), US-11 (3) and I-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 61 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is May, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Newburg Borough, Cumberland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-696 | 3 |
| US-11 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-0075 | 1 |
| SR-4004 | 1 |
| SR-641 | 1 |
| SR-997 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 1,181 |
| I-6000 | 423 |
| SR-0011 | 337 |
| SR-0581 | 223 |
| I-0083 | 152 |
| SR-0641 | 81 |
| SR-0034 | 67 |
| SR-0015 | 67 |
Newburg Borough, Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 360 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,946 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17240) | $91,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17240) | $255,120 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 192 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 224 | +16% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 226 | +1% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 279 | +24% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 192 to 279. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newburg Borough, Cumberland County
How common are truck crashes in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County?
Since 2015, 3,356 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (1,271 injured, 78 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County?
March has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County?
61 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 104.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newburg Borough, Cumberland County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.