Swatara Township, Dauphin County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Swatara 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
11 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Swatara Township, Dauphin County compares with Pennsylvania
Swatara 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 Swatara Township, Dauphin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Swatara Township, Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Swatara Township, Dauphin 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Swatara Township, Dauphin County: I-83 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Swatara since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Swatara Township, Dauphin County. They injured 174 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come I-81 (7), I-76 (4) and SR-230 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Swatara Township, Dauphin County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Swatara Township, Dauphin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Swatara Township, Dauphin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-83 | 9 |
| I-81 | 7 |
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-230 | 3 |
| SR-8004 | 3 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| I-283 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| SR-8003 | 2 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Swatara Township, Dauphin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0083 | 202 |
| I-0283 | 54 |
| SR-0322 | 31 |
| SR-0441 | 11 |
| SR-3007 | 11 |
| SR-3001 | 11 |
| Vfw Of Us Mem Hw | 9 |
| Grayson Rd | 8 |
Swatara Township, Dauphin County at a glance
| Population | 28,006 |
| Land area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,146 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Swatara 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 | 22 | — | 3.8 |
| 2000s | 28 | +30% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 32 | +9% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Swatara Township, Dauphin County
How many truck accidents are there in Swatara Township, Dauphin County?
423 truck crashes have been reported in Swatara Township, Dauphin County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 174 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Swatara Township, Dauphin County?
I-83 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Swatara since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Swatara Township, Dauphin County?
Truck crashes in Swatara Township, Dauphin County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Swatara Township, Dauphin County?
Since 2015, Swatara Township, Dauphin County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Swatara Township, Dauphin County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 128.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Swatara Township, Dauphin County?
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.