Eldred Township, Monroe County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldred Township, Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldred Township, Monroe County and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Pennsylvania
Monroe County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Monroe County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Eldred Township, Monroe County: SR-33 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldred since 2015.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 1,605 truck crashes since 2015, with 780 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Eldred Township, Monroe County since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
11.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of Eldred with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Burger Hollow Rd (1), SR-0248 (1) and SR-0512 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Eldred Township, Monroe County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-33, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 11.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 4 |
| Burger Hollow Rd | 1 |
| SR-0248 | 1 |
| SR-0512 | 1 |
| SR-0534 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 1 |
| SR-715 | 1 |
| US-209 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 660 |
| I-0380 | 150 |
| SR-0033 | 113 |
| SR-0209 | 98 |
| SR-0611 | 73 |
| SR-0940 | 49 |
| SR-0115 | 37 |
| Keystone Shortway Hw | 30 |
Eldred Township, Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 2,600 |
| Land area | 24.5 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18058) | $73,041 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18058) | $252,209 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 100 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 118 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | -8% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 141 | +31% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 100 a year in the 1990s and 141 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldred Township, Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Eldred Township, Monroe County?
1,605 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 780 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eldred Township, Monroe County?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldred since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eldred Township, Monroe County?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in March, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eldred Township, Monroe County?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eldred Township, Monroe County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 81.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eldred Township, Monroe 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.