East Lampeter, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Lampeter: 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
11 of 312 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Lampeter compares with Pennsylvania
East Lampeter against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Lampeter stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Lampeter | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
East Lampeter has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
East Lampeter at a glance: US-30 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Lampeter since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 312 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Lampeter since 2015: 159 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% 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 (6). It is followed by SR-896 (3), US-222 (3) and SR-272 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for East Lampeter fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in East Lampeter.
- Check whether your routes use US-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 East Lampeter
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| SR-896 | 3 |
| US-222 | 3 |
| SR-272 | 2 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| Ssr-1011 Railroad Ave | 2 |
| None | 1 |
| SR-0072 | 1 |
| SR-0272 | 1 |
| SR-0501 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Lampeter) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 217 |
| SR-0340 | 32 |
| SR-0462 | 8 |
| Greenfield Rd | 7 |
| Lincoln Hw | 7 |
| SR-0896 | 5 |
| SR-0023 | 4 |
| SR-1003 | 4 |
East Lampeter at a glance
| Population | 18,830 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 958 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Lampeter 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 | 25 | — | 8.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | -9% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 22 | -2% | 6.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +14% | 8.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Lampeter
How common are truck crashes in East Lampeter?
Since 2015, 312 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Lampeter (159 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Lampeter?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Lampeter since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in East Lampeter?
Truck crashes in East Lampeter peak in May, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Lampeter?
Since 2015, East Lampeter has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in East Lampeter compared with Pennsylvania?
East Lampeter records 138.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Lampeter?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.