Greene Township, Greene County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greene Township, Greene County and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 435 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Pennsylvania
Greene County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Greene 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.
Greene County at a glance: 1 in 83 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Greene Township, Greene County since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Greene is I-79, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-21 (3), SR-100 (1) and SR-166 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Greene Township, Greene County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-2011 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 148 |
| SR-0021 | 83 |
| SR-0019 | 41 |
| SR-0018 | 34 |
| SR-0088 | 13 |
| SR-0188 | 12 |
| SR-0221 | 11 |
| SR-0218 | 6 |
Greene Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 388 |
| Land area | 18.5 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15334) | $96,842 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15334) | $223,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 20 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 20 | -0% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | +74% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 32 | -9% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greene Township, Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Greene Township, Greene County?
Since 2015, 435 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (180 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Greene Township, Greene County?
I-79 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greene since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greene Township, Greene County?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in April, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greene Township, Greene County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Greene Township, Greene County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greene Township, Greene 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.