Chambersburg, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chambersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chambersburg and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin 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 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Pennsylvania
Franklin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Chambersburg at a glance: I-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Chambersburg: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 1,407 truck crashes since 2015, with 593 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Chambersburg had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% 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 (8). It is followed by SR-696 (3), SR-0997 (1) and SR-316 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Chambersburg fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 8 |
| SR-696 | 3 |
| SR-0997 | 1 |
| SR-316 | 1 |
| SR-4015 | 1 |
| SR-4019 | 1 |
| SR-997 | 1 |
| Ssr-3002 Williamson Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-3016 Wayne Hwy | 1 |
| Ssr-4015 Letterkenny Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 478 |
| I-6000 | 134 |
| SR-0016 | 130 |
| SR-0011 | 113 |
| SR-0030 | 111 |
| SR-0997 | 47 |
| SR-0316 | 38 |
| SR-0696 | 23 |
Chambersburg at a glance
| Population | 23,041 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,327 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17202) | $96,318 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17202) | $276,932 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 87 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 99 | +15% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 85 | -15% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 130 | +54% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 87 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chambersburg
How common are truck crashes in Chambersburg?
1,407 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 593 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chambersburg?
I-81 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chambersburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambersburg?
October has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chambersburg?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chambersburg compare with Pennsylvania?
Franklin County records 75.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chambersburg?
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.