Jackson Township, Lycoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Lycoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lycoming County at a glance: 12.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
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.
Jackson Township, Lycoming County had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lycoming County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Jackson happened on US-15 (2) and SR-0414 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.6% across 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 Jackson Township, Lycoming County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-0414 | 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 |
Jackson Township, Lycoming County at a glance
| Population | 391 |
| Land area | 37.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17771) | $71,016 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17771) | $197,510 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Jackson Township, Lycoming County
How many truck accidents are there in Jackson Township, Lycoming County?
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lycoming County (256 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson Township, Lycoming County?
The worst month is August: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lycoming County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson Township, Lycoming County?
29 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lycoming County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Lycoming County compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Jackson Township, Lycoming County?
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.