Earl Township, Lancaster County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Earl Township, Lancaster County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Earl Township, Lancaster County and Lancaster County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lancaster County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lancaster County compares with Pennsylvania
Lancaster County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lancaster County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Lancaster County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Earl Township, Lancaster County at a glance: US-30 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Earl.
Overview
Lancaster County has recorded 4,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,880 people injured and 104 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Earl Township, Lancaster County had 86 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lancaster County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-76 (3), SR-272 (3) and SR-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 174 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Earl Township, Lancaster County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lancaster County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Lancaster County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 7 |
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-272 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| Ssr-1011 Railroad Ave | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| Pool Forge Rd | 1 |
| SR-1013 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lancaster County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 693 |
| SR-0222 | 441 |
| I-6000 | 350 |
| SR-0300 | 257 |
| SR-0272 | 178 |
| SR-0072 | 147 |
| SR-0023 | 146 |
| SR-0322 | 130 |
Earl Township, Lancaster County at a glance
| Population | 7,179 |
| Land area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Density | 327 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17557) | $82,491 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17557) | $288,153 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lancaster 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 | 274 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 275 | +1% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 287 | +4% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 378 | +32% | 8.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 274 a year in the 1990s and 378 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 7.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Earl Township, Lancaster County
How many truck accidents are there in Earl Township, Lancaster County?
4,274 truck crashes have been reported in Lancaster County since 2015, with 104 deaths and 1,880 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Earl Township, Lancaster County?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Earl: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Earl Township, Lancaster County?
October has the most truck crashes in Lancaster County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Earl Township, Lancaster County?
Since 2015, Lancaster County has reported 174 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Earl Township, Lancaster County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 63.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lancaster County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Earl Township, Lancaster 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.