East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County: 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
1 of 261 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Hanover Township, Dauphin County compares with Pennsylvania
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Hanover Township, Dauphin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Hanover Township, Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 375.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 6.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 36.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 26.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County at a glance: 36.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Pennsylvania: 19.0%).
Overview
Police reported 261 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Hanover is I-81, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-72 (2), SR-934 (2) and Eby Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for East Hanover Township, Dauphin County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 East Hanover Township, Dauphin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 18 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-934 | 2 |
| Eby Rd | 1 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| I-78 | 1 |
| Jonestown Rd | 1 |
| SR-0039 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Hanover Township, Dauphin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 200 |
| SR-0022 | 20 |
| SR-0743 | 14 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 7 |
| Route 2025 B | 4 |
| SR-8013 | 3 |
| SR-2015 | 3 |
| SR-2035 | 2 |
East Hanover Township, Dauphin County at a glance
| Population | 6,061 |
| Land area | 40.2 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17028) | $59,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Dauphin 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 | 10 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +11% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +53% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about East Hanover Township, Dauphin County
How many truck accidents are there in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County?
261 truck crashes have been reported in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 111 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County?
I-81 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Hanover since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County?
Truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County peak in September, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County?
Since 2015, East Hanover Township, Dauphin County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 375.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Hanover Township, Dauphin 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.