Middle Smithfield, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middle Smithfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Middle Smithfield 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Monroe County: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 17% of them.
Overview
Police reported 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 780 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Middle Smithfield since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Middle Smithfield since 2015: I-80 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is July, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Middle Smithfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
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 |
Middle Smithfield at a glance
| Population | 15,922 |
| Land area | 53.2 sq mi |
| Density | 300 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18302) | $79,736 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18302) | $246,199 |
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 Middle Smithfield
How common are truck crashes in Middle Smithfield?
Since 2015, 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (780 injured, 47 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Middle Smithfield?
March has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middle Smithfield?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 47 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Middle Smithfield compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Middle Smithfield?
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.