Wells Township, Fulton County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wells Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wells 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 |
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.
Fulton County at a glance: 44.7% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.2% in 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.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Wells Township, Fulton County 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%).
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.
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 Wells is US-30, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-76 (1) and SR-915 (1).
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 Wells Township, Fulton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| I-76 | 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 |
Wells Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 489 |
| Land area | 37.4 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16691) | $67,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16691) | $192,570 |
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 Wells Township, Fulton County
How common are truck crashes in Wells Township, 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 Wells Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wells: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wells Township, Fulton County?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wells Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Wells Township, Fulton County 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 Wells 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.