Hazle, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazle: 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
4 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hazle compares with Pennsylvania
Hazle against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hazle stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hazle | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 212.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hazle sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Hazle at a glance: 16.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hazle. They injured 152 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
16.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Hazle with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-81 (2), SR-924 (2) and SR-8017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Hazle fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 16.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hazle
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| SR-8017 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hazle) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 94 |
| SR-0924 | 81 |
| SR-0309 | 14 |
| Forest Rd | 7 |
| SR-8001 | 7 |
| SR-0093 | 6 |
| SR-0940 | 5 |
| Oakridge Rd | 4 |
Hazle at a glance
| Population | 10,399 |
| Land area | 45.1 sq mi |
| Density | 231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18202) | $55,153 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18202) | $219,833 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hazle 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 | 7 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 18 | +139% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -11% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | +46% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazle
How many truck crashes happen in Hazle?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Hazle since 2015, with 4 deaths and 152 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hazle?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hazle: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazle?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Hazle happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hazle?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hazle since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Hazle compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Hazle records 212.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hazle?
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.