Porter Township, Lycoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter Township, Lycoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Lycoming County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Lycoming County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Porter Township, Lycoming County since 2015, this page uses Lycoming County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 12.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Porter since 2015 were spread across roads: Island Rd (1), SR-150 (1), SR-287 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
29 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
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 Porter 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) |
|---|---|
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 |
Porter Township, Lycoming County at a glance
| Population | 1,522 |
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Density | 200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17740) | $70,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17740) | $178,881 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Porter Township, Lycoming County
How many truck accidents are there in Porter Township, Lycoming County?
610 truck crashes have been reported in Lycoming County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 256 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Porter 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 Porter 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 Porter Township, Lycoming County compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Porter 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.