Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (23 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Mahoning Township, Lawrence County had 21 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mahoning happened on Center St (1), I-376 (1), I-680 (1), Judson Av (1) and SR-0168 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 6.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mahoning Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Center St | 1 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| Judson Av | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| US-422 | 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 |
Mahoning Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 2,635 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16116) | $69,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16116) | $129,282 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mahoning Township, Lawrence County
How common are truck crashes in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (168 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County?
April has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does Mahoning Township, Lawrence County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mahoning Township, Lawrence 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.