Wayne Township, Lawrence County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne Township, Lawrence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wayne 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 runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lawrence County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Wayne Township, Lawrence County since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
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.
9.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-76 leads within 10 miles of Wayne with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-288 (2), I-376 (1) and I-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 6.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Wayne Township, Lawrence County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| I-376 | 1 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-0168 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-3025 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-488 | 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 |
Wayne Township, Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 2,413 |
| Land area | 16.1 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per 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 |
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 Wayne Township, Lawrence County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne Township, Lawrence County?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 168 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wayne Township, Lawrence County?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wayne since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wayne Township, Lawrence County?
April has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wayne Township, Lawrence County?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Wayne 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 Wayne Township, Lawrence County?
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.