Morris Township, Greene County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris Township, Greene County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morris 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 sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 83 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.2%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 435 truck crashes since 2015, with 180 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Morris Township, Greene County had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Greene County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-18 (1), SR-19 (1) and US-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Morris Township, Greene County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use I-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 |
Morris Township, Greene County at a glance
| Population | 526 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15353) | $145,341 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morris Township, Greene County
How common are truck crashes in Morris Township, Greene County?
435 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 180 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morris Township, Greene County?
NHTSA data shows I-79 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morris since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morris Township, Greene County?
The worst month is April: 12.0% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morris Township, Greene County?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Morris Township, Greene County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morris 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.