East Cocalico, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Cocalico: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 221 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Cocalico compares with Pennsylvania
East Cocalico against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Cocalico stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Cocalico | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
East Cocalico sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in East Cocalico: 1 in 108 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 221 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Cocalico since 2015: 125 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-76 leads within 10 miles of East Cocalico with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-322 (4), SR-272 (3) and US-222 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for East Cocalico fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 East Cocalico
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 5 |
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-272 | 3 |
| US-222 | 3 |
| Ssr-1011 Railroad Ave | 2 |
| E Mountain Ave | 1 |
| Pool Forge Rd | 1 |
| SR-772 | 1 |
| US-0222 | 1 |
| US-422 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Cocalico) |
|---|---|
| SR-0222 | 59 |
| I-6000 | 53 |
| SR-0272 | 40 |
| SR-1040 | 18 |
| SR-0897 | 11 |
| Denver Rd | 7 |
| SR-1059 | 6 |
| SR-1051 | 2 |
East Cocalico at a glance
| Population | 11,097 |
| Land area | 20.4 sq mi |
| Density | 543 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Cocalico 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 | 14 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | -17% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +29% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +36% | 8.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 7.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Cocalico
How common are truck crashes in East Cocalico?
Since 2015, 221 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Cocalico (125 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Cocalico?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Cocalico: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Cocalico?
The worst month is July: 10.4% of truck crashes in East Cocalico happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Cocalico?
Since 2015, East Cocalico has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Cocalico compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 175.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Cocalico, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Cocalico?
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.