Upper Saucon, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Upper Saucon: 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
8 of 321 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upper Saucon compares with Pennsylvania
Upper Saucon against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upper Saucon stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upper Saucon | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Upper Saucon is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Upper Saucon: 5.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 321 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upper Saucon since 2015: 136 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-78 leads within 10 miles of Upper Saucon with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-309 (4), US-222 (4) and I-476 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Upper Saucon fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-78 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Upper Saucon
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 6 |
| SR-309 | 4 |
| US-222 | 4 |
| I-476 | 3 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| Mu-American Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-0121 | 1 |
| SR-0663 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upper Saucon) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 197 |
| SR-0309 | 81 |
| SR-0378 | 6 |
| SR-0145 | 4 |
| Sr 0078 Sh | 3 |
| SR-2036 | 3 |
| SR-2024 | 2 |
| Sr 0309 Hw | 2 |
Upper Saucon at a glance
| Population | 18,233 |
| Land area | 24.5 sq mi |
| Density | 745 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18034) | $153,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18034) | $477,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upper Saucon 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 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | +30% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | +14% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | +44% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Upper Saucon
How many truck accidents are there in Upper Saucon?
Since 2015, 321 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Upper Saucon (136 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Upper Saucon?
Since 2015, I-78 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Upper Saucon: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Upper Saucon?
The worst month is October: 12.8% of truck crashes in Upper Saucon happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Upper Saucon?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upper Saucon since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Upper Saucon compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Upper Saucon records 152.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Upper Saucon?
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.