Frisco, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frisco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Frisco and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Pennsylvania
Lawrence County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Lawrence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.1%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 385 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Frisco had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lawrence County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Frisco is I-76, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-288 (2), I-79 (1) and SR-0168 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Frisco fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-76; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-3025 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-488 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 58 |
| SR-0018 | 34 |
| I-0376 | 26 |
| I-6000 | 25 |
| SR-0065 | 20 |
| SR-0224 | 18 |
| I-0079 | 17 |
| SR-0108 | 17 |
Frisco at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16117) | $73,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16117) | $148,690 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 37 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 38 | +2% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | -29% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 34 | +23% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Frisco
How many truck accidents are there in Frisco?
Lawrence County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Frisco?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Frisco since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Frisco?
The worst month is April: 9.9% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Frisco?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Frisco compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frisco?
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.