South Middleton, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Middleton: 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
2 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Middleton compares with Pennsylvania
South Middleton against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Middleton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Middleton | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
South Middleton sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for South Middleton: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
South Middleton has recorded 250 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-15 (5), US-11 (4) and I-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for South Middleton fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in South Middleton.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 South Middleton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 11 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| US-11 | 4 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-4045 | 1 |
| SR-8023 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Middleton) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 144 |
| SR-0034 | 27 |
| SR-0465 | 15 |
| SR-0074 | 12 |
| SR-2003 | 11 |
| SR-8019 | 5 |
| SR-0174 | 4 |
| Petersburg Rd | 3 |
South Middleton at a glance
| Population | 17,562 |
| Land area | 48.8 sq mi |
| Density | 360 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17007) | $117,130 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17007) | $414,278 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Middleton 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 | 11 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 17 | +56% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -5% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +33% | 4.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Middleton
How many truck accidents are there in South Middleton?
South Middleton has had 250 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in South Middleton?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Middleton since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Middleton?
Truck crashes in South Middleton peak in April, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Middleton?
Since 2015, South Middleton has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does South Middleton compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, South Middleton has 120.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Middleton?
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.