Fulton County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton 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
6 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Pennsylvania
Fulton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 284.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Fulton 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Fulton County: 44.7% after dark, against 24.2% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 478 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fulton County is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-76 (3), US-30 (3) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Fulton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-915 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 214 |
| I-0070 | 133 |
| SR-0522 | 41 |
| SR-0030 | 29 |
| SR-0913 | 7 |
| SR-0915 | 7 |
| Mainline Turnpike Hw | 5 |
| SR-0016 | 4 |
Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 14,452 |
| Land area | 437.6 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,230 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +16% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fulton County
ZIP codes in Fulton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fulton County
How many truck accidents are there in Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 478 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fulton County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fulton County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fulton County?
January has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fulton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fulton County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 284.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fulton 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.