Whitehall Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitehall Township: 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
10 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitehall Township compares with Pennsylvania
Whitehall Township against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitehall Township stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitehall Township | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 65% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Whitehall Township is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Whitehall Township: I-78 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitehall: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Whitehall Township has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Whitehall is I-78, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-222 (6), US-22 (4) and SR-145 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Whitehall Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-78, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Whitehall Township
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 7 |
| US-222 | 6 |
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 3 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| Schantz Rd | 2 |
| I-476 | 1 |
| Mu-American Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-0121 | 1 |
| SR-1045 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitehall Township) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 121 |
| SR-0145 | 73 |
| SR-0329 | 7 |
| SR-1015 | 5 |
| SR-1023 | 5 |
| Macarthur Rd | 4 |
| SR-1017 | 3 |
| Main St | 3 |
Whitehall Township at a glance
| Population | 29,656 |
| Land area | 12.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,359 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18052) | $75,665 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18052) | $262,786 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitehall Township 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 | 20 | +19% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +19% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitehall Township
How common are truck crashes in Whitehall Township?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitehall Township (124 injured, 2 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Whitehall Township?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitehall since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitehall Township?
July has the most truck crashes in Whitehall Township, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitehall Township?
Since 2015, Whitehall Township has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Whitehall Township compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 72.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitehall Township, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whitehall Township?
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.