Needmore, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Needmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Needmore 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 |
Fulton County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fulton County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Needmore since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Needmore is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (2) and SR-456 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Needmore 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.
- 14.8% 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| 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 |
Needmore at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17238) | $65,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17238) | $212,656 |
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. 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 Needmore
How many truck accidents are there in Needmore?
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (181 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Needmore?
I-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Needmore since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Needmore?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Needmore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Needmore 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Needmore?
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.