Gamble, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gamble: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gamble 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 sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gamble: I-180 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Gamble.
Overview
Lycoming County has recorded 610 truck crashes since 2015, with 256 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Gamble since 2015; patterns below come from Lycoming County as a whole.
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 Gamble is I-180, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Church St (1), N Loyalsock Ave (1) and SR-1017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 29 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 13.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Gamble fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lycoming County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-180; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- With 12.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lycoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-180 | 2 |
| Church St | 1 |
| N Loyalsock Ave | 1 |
| SR-1017 | 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 |
Gamble at a glance
| Population | 787 |
| Land area | 45.0 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17701) | $53,237 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17701) | $183,871 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gamble
How many truck crashes happen in Gamble?
Lycoming County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gamble?
NHTSA data shows I-180 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gamble since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gamble?
August has the most truck crashes in Lycoming County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gamble?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Lycoming County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Gamble compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lycoming County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gamble?
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.