Mount Gretna, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Gretna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Gretna and Lebanon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lebanon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lebanon County compares with Pennsylvania
Lebanon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lebanon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lebanon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lebanon County: 39.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 19.0% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lebanon County. They injured 1,488 people and killed 99.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mount Gretna since 2015, this page uses Lebanon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-72 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-501 (3), 9th St (2) and I-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is June, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mount Gretna fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-72 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Lebanon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 4 |
| SR-501 | 3 |
| 9th St | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-419 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| Eby Rd | 1 |
| Junction Rd | 1 |
| Quentin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lebanon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 726 |
| I-0078 | 194 |
| SR-0422 | 78 |
| SR-0072 | 54 |
| SR-0501 | 51 |
| SR-0022 | 37 |
| SR-0322 | 37 |
| I-6000 | 36 |
Mount Gretna at a glance
| Population | 191 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,326 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17064) | $130,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17064) | $374,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 83 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 86 | +4% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 93 | +8% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 167 | +80% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 83 a year in the 1990s and 167 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Gretna
How common are truck crashes in Mount Gretna?
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lebanon County (1,488 injured, 99 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mount Gretna?
SR-72 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Gretna since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Gretna?
July has the most truck crashes in Lebanon County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mount Gretna?
Since 2015, Lebanon County has reported 42 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mount Gretna compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 100.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lebanon County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mount Gretna?
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.