Eldred Township, Lycoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldred Township, Lycoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldred Township, Lycoming County and Lycoming County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lycoming County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lycoming County compares with Pennsylvania
Lycoming County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lycoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Lycoming County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Eldred Township, Lycoming County at a glance: SR-8002 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldred: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 610 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lycoming County since 2015: 256 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Eldred Township, Lycoming County since 2015, this page uses Lycoming County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eldred is SR-8002, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-180 (2), Church St (1) and N Loyalsock Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
They recorded 13.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Eldred Township, Lycoming County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lycoming County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-8002 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lycoming County.
- 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lycoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8002 | 3 |
| I-180 | 2 |
| Church St | 1 |
| N Loyalsock Ave | 1 |
| SR-1017 | 1 |
| SR-8018 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lycoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0015 | 171 |
| SR-0220 | 66 |
| I-0180 | 65 |
| SR-2014 | 35 |
| SR-0405 | 21 |
| SR-0287 | 18 |
| SR-8002 | 15 |
| SR-0044 | 14 |
Eldred Township, Lycoming County at a glance
| Population | 1,968 |
| Land area | 14.2 sq mi |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17754) | $72,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17754) | $249,339 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lycoming 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 | 48 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 48 | +0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 54 | +12% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 52 | -4% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldred Township, Lycoming County
How common are truck crashes in Eldred Township, Lycoming County?
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lycoming County (256 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eldred Township, Lycoming County?
SR-8002 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eldred since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eldred Township, Lycoming County?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lycoming County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eldred Township, Lycoming County?
Since 2015, Lycoming County has reported 29 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eldred Township, Lycoming County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lycoming County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eldred Township, Lycoming County?
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.