Bethel Township, Fulton County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethel Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethel Township, Fulton County 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. 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
Police reported 478 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Bethel Township, Fulton County had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fulton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bethel is I-70, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-68 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Bethel Township, Fulton County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| I-68 | 2 |
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 |
Bethel Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 1,558 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17267) | $77,788 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17267) | $257,492 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethel Township, Fulton County
How many truck crashes happen in Bethel Township, Fulton County?
478 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 181 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bethel Township, Fulton County?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bethel since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bethel Township, Fulton County?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bethel Township, Fulton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Bethel Township, Fulton County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 284.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bethel Township, Fulton County?
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.