Lewis Township, Lycoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis Township, Lycoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewis 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.
The headline for Lycoming County: 12.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 610 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lycoming County. They injured 256 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Lewis Township, Lycoming County since 2015, this page uses Lycoming County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewis since 2015 were spread across roads: US-15 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 13.8 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lewis Township, Lycoming County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lycoming County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.7% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-15 | 2 |
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 |
Lewis Township, Lycoming County at a glance
| Population | 853 |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi |
| Density | 23 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 |
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 Lewis Township, Lycoming County
How many truck accidents are there in Lewis Township, Lycoming County?
Lycoming County has had 610 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 256 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lewis Township, Lycoming County?
Truck crashes in Lycoming County peak in August, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Lewis 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.