Penn Township, Lycoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Penn Township, Lycoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Penn 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.
Lycoming County at a glance: 12.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
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 6 truck crashes were reported in Penn Township, Lycoming County 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%).
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Penn since 2015: Exchange Rd (1), SR-0118 (1), SR-2044 (1), SR-42 (1) and SR-442 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 29 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 13.8, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Penn 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Exchange Rd | 1 |
| SR-0118 | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 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 |
Penn Township, Lycoming County at a glance
| Population | 903 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17737) | $70,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17737) | $195,570 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Penn Township, Lycoming County
How many truck crashes happen in Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn Township, Lycoming County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 29 reported crashes in Lycoming County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Penn Township, Lycoming County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lycoming County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Penn 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.