Reynoldsville, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reynoldsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reynoldsville and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 699 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Pennsylvania
Jefferson County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jefferson County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 379 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Reynoldsville had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jefferson County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Reynoldsville with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-219 (2), SR-28 (1) and SR-310 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Reynoldsville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-219 | 2 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 484 |
| SR-0036 | 38 |
| SR-0028 | 36 |
| SR-0219 | 26 |
| SR-0322 | 24 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 21 |
| SR-0119 | 20 |
| SR-0536 | 5 |
Reynoldsville at a glance
| Population | 2,482 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,788 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15851) | $63,158 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15851) | $119,463 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 53 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 50 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +12% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reynoldsville
How many truck accidents are there in Reynoldsville?
Jefferson County has had 699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Reynoldsville?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reynoldsville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reynoldsville?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reynoldsville?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Reynoldsville compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 136.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Reynoldsville?
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.