Plainfield, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plainfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plainfield 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Cumberland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Plainfield at a glance: I-81 10 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Plainfield.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Plainfield since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Plainfield with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11 (5), I-76 (3) and SR-174 (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Plainfield fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| US-11 | 5 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-8023 | 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 |
Plainfield at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17081) | $73,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17081) | $193,673 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 192 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 279. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plainfield
How many truck accidents are there in Plainfield?
Cumberland County has had 3,356 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,271 people and killing 78.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Plainfield?
I-81 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Plainfield since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Plainfield?
Truck crashes in Cumberland County peak in March, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Plainfield?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 61 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Plainfield compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 104.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Plainfield?
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.