East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County: 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
3 of 387 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Hanover Township, Lebanon County compares with Pennsylvania
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Hanover Township, Lebanon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Hanover Township, Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,219.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 21.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 52.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County at a glance: 52.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Pennsylvania: 19.0%).
Overview
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County has recorded 387 truck crashes since 2015, with 297 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). It is followed by I-78 (2), SR-72 (2) and SR-934 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for East Hanover Township, Lebanon County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 18 |
| I-78 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-934 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| Eby Rd | 1 |
| SR-0039 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| SR-4001 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Hanover Township, Lebanon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 328 |
| SR-0022 | 16 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 15 |
| SR-0934 | 10 |
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-4020 | 3 |
| SR-8006 | 3 |
| SR-0443 | 2 |
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County at a glance
| Population | 2,692 |
| Land area | 32.5 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17028) | $59,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Lebanon 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 | 14 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 13 | -5% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +17% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 42 | +173% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Hanover Township, Lebanon County
How many truck accidents are there in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County?
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County has had 387 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 297 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Hanover since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County?
The worst month is July: 17.3% of truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County?
Since 2015, East Hanover Township, Lebanon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 1,219.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.