South Whitehall, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Whitehall: 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
19 of 437 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How South Whitehall compares with Pennsylvania
South Whitehall against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where South Whitehall stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | South Whitehall | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
South Whitehall has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
South Whitehall at a glance: 0.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 437 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in South Whitehall. They injured 181 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Whitehall is I-78, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-222 (11), SR-145 (3) and US-22 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for South Whitehall fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 South Whitehall
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 12 |
| US-222 | 11 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| Schantz Rd | 2 |
| I-476 | 1 |
| Mu-American Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-1045 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (South Whitehall) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 134 |
| I-7476 | 67 |
| SR-0309 | 65 |
| I-0078 | 45 |
| SR-1019 | 19 |
| SR-1002 | 12 |
| Toll Road Ramp Rd | 11 |
| SR-0222 | 6 |
South Whitehall at a glance
| Population | 21,818 |
| Land area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,278 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18104) | $94,601 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18104) | $335,311 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in South Whitehall 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 | 17 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 26 | +55% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 27 | +3% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 41 | +50% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Whitehall
How common are truck crashes in South Whitehall?
South Whitehall has had 437 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 3.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Whitehall?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Whitehall since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Whitehall?
April has the most truck crashes in South Whitehall, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Whitehall?
Since 2015, South Whitehall has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does South Whitehall compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
South Whitehall records 169.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Whitehall?
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.