Guilford, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guilford: 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 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guilford compares with Pennsylvania
Guilford against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guilford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guilford | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guilford sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Guilford: 1 in 137 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Guilford has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.9% 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 (9). Next come SR-696 (3), SR-316 (2) and SR-0997 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Guilford fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Guilford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 9 |
| SR-696 | 3 |
| SR-316 | 2 |
| SR-0997 | 1 |
| SR-4015 | 1 |
| SR-4019 | 1 |
| SR-997 | 1 |
| Ssr-3016 Wayne Hwy | 1 |
| Ssr-4015 Letterkenny Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guilford) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 164 |
| SR-0030 | 29 |
| SR-0011 | 25 |
| SR-0316 | 10 |
| SR-0914 | 6 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 6 |
| SR-0997 | 4 |
| SR-2020 | 3 |
Guilford at a glance
| Population | 15,055 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 9,719 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17254) | $140,100 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17254) | $251,130 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guilford 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 | 17 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +22% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | -16% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +55% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guilford
How common are truck crashes in Guilford?
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guilford (138 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Guilford?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Guilford: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Guilford?
The worst month is August: 11.1% of truck crashes in Guilford happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Guilford?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guilford since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Guilford compare with Pennsylvania?
Guilford records 164.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Guilford?
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.