S.N.P.J., PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in S.N.P.J.: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in S.N.P.J. 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 |
Lawrence County sits below Pennsylvania 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).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 16 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.1%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 168 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in S.N.P.J. since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 9.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-76 leads within 10 miles of S.N.P.J. with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-7 (2), I-376 (1) and I-680 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for S.N.P.J. 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| I-680 | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 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 |
S.N.P.J. at a glance
| Population | 15 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16112) | $74,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16112) | $152,358 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about S.N.P.J.
How common are truck crashes in S.N.P.J.?
Lawrence County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in S.N.P.J.?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of S.N.P.J. since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in S.N.P.J.?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in April, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in S.N.P.J.?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (6.0% of truck crashes).
How does S.N.P.J. compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in S.N.P.J.?
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.