Blakely, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blakely: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blakely and Lackawanna County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lackawanna County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lackawanna County compares with Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lackawanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lackawanna County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Blakely: I-81 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Blakely since 2015.
Overview
Lackawanna County has recorded 1,696 truck crashes since 2015, with 743 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Blakely since 2015, this page uses Lackawanna County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Blakely with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-84 (5), I-0081 (2) and SR-3011 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
76 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (12% of them).
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Blakely fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 11.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lackawanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| I-0081 | 2 |
| SR-3011 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
| SR-435 | 1 |
| SR-6006 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| Ssr-2008 Marshwood Rd | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lackawanna County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 473 |
| I-0084 | 143 |
| I-0380 | 81 |
| SR-0011 | 75 |
| SR-0006 | 73 |
| SR-6006 | 53 |
| SR-3013 | 45 |
| I-7476 | 33 |
Blakely at a glance
| Population | 6,659 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,746 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18452) | $56,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18452) | $203,733 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lackawanna 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 | 112 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 130 | +16% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 121 | -6% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 151 | +25% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 112 a year in the 1990s and 151 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blakely
How many truck crashes happen in Blakely?
Lackawanna County has had 1,696 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 743 people and killing 37.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Blakely?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blakely since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blakely?
The worst month is January: 9.5% of truck crashes in Lackawanna County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blakely?
Since 2015, Lackawanna County has reported 76 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blakely compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lackawanna County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blakely?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.