Ayr, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ayr: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ayr and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Fulton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fulton County: 44.7% after dark, against 24.2% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 181 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Ayr since 2015; patterns below come from Fulton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ayr since 2015: SR-16 (3), US-30 (3), SR-30 (1) and SR-456 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Ayr fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-456 | 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 |
Ayr at a glance
| Population | 1,996 |
| Land area | 46.3 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17212) | $84,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17212) | $246,887 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ayr
How many truck crashes happen in Ayr?
Fulton County has had 478 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ayr?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ayr?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Ayr compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 284.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ayr?
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.