Butler Township, Luzerne County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler Township, Luzerne County: 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
3 of 302 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler Township, Luzerne County compares with Pennsylvania
Butler Township, Luzerne County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler Township, Luzerne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler Township, Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 251.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Butler Township, Luzerne County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Butler Township, Luzerne County: 1 in 93 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Butler Township, Luzerne County has recorded 302 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-81 (4), SR-924 (2) and SR-0239 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Butler Township, Luzerne County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Butler Township, Luzerne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| SR-0239 | 1 |
| SR-437 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler Township, Luzerne County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 120 |
| I-0080 | 114 |
| SR-0309 | 24 |
| SR-8005 | 19 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 10 |
| SR-3022 | 2 |
| Sr 0080 Hw | 2 |
| Hunter Hw | 2 |
Butler Township, Luzerne County at a glance
| Population | 10,141 |
| Land area | 33.6 sq mi |
| Density | 301 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18222) | $108,581 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18222) | $234,903 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler Township, Luzerne 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 | 21 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | -3% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 18 | -13% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 27 | +52% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler Township, Luzerne County
How many truck crashes happen in Butler Township, Luzerne County?
Butler Township, Luzerne County has had 302 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Butler Township, Luzerne County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler Township, Luzerne County?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Butler Township, Luzerne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler Township, Luzerne County?
Since 2015, Butler Township, Luzerne County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Butler Township, Luzerne County compare with Pennsylvania?
Butler Township, Luzerne County records 251.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Butler Township, Luzerne County?
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.