Timber Hills, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Timber Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Timber Hills 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.
Lebanon County at a glance: 39.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Pennsylvania: 19.0%).
Overview
Lebanon County has recorded 1,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,488 people injured and 99 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Timber Hills since 2015; patterns below come from Lebanon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-72 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come 9th St (2), I-76 (2) and SR-419 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 42 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 6.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Timber Hills fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lebanon County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-72; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lebanon County.
- 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 Lebanon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 3 |
| 9th St | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-419 | 2 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| Eby Rd | 1 |
| Junction Rd | 1 |
| Quentin Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-0241 | 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 |
Timber Hills at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 83 to 167. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Timber Hills
How common are truck crashes in Timber Hills?
Lebanon County has had 1,699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,488 people and killing 99.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Timber Hills?
NHTSA data shows SR-72 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Timber Hills since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Timber Hills?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Lebanon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Timber Hills?
42 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lebanon County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Timber Hills compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lebanon County has 100.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Timber Hills?
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.