Alburtis, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alburtis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alburtis and Lehigh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lehigh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lehigh County compares with Pennsylvania
Lehigh County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lehigh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lehigh County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Alburtis: US-222 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Alburtis: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Lehigh County has recorded 3,737 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,632 people injured and 85 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Alburtis had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lehigh County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-222 leads within 10 miles of Alburtis with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-78 (10), I-476 (3) and SR-663 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is September, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.5, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Alburtis fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-222 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lehigh County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lehigh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-222 | 12 |
| I-78 | 10 |
| I-476 | 3 |
| SR-663 | 2 |
| Schantz Rd | 2 |
| US-22 | 2 |
| SR-1022 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-2007 | 1 |
| SR-2017 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lehigh County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 880 |
| I-7476 | 412 |
| SR-0022 | 400 |
| SR-0309 | 234 |
| SR-0222 | 190 |
| SR-0100 | 152 |
| SR-0145 | 120 |
| SR-1002 | 79 |
Alburtis at a glance
| Population | 2,625 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,713 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18062) | $110,675 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18062) | $381,838 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lehigh 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 | 170 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 236 | +39% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 256 | +8% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 323 | +26% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 170 a year in the 1990s and 323 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, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alburtis
How many truck crashes happen in Alburtis?
Lehigh County has had 3,737 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,632 people and killing 85.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alburtis?
Since 2015, US-222 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alburtis: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alburtis?
Truck crashes in Lehigh County peak in October, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alburtis?
Since 2015, Lehigh County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alburtis compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Lehigh County has 83.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alburtis?
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.