Saylorsburg, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saylorsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saylorsburg 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 Saylorsburg: SR-33 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Saylorsburg.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 780 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Saylorsburg had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Monroe County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-80 (2), SR-715 (2) and Burger Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is July, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Saylorsburg fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-33; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-715 | 2 |
| Burger Hollow Rd | 1 |
| SR-0512 | 1 |
| SR-0534 | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-611 | 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 |
Saylorsburg at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18354) | $85,588 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18354) | $259,264 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 100 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 141. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Saylorsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Saylorsburg?
Since 2015, 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (780 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Saylorsburg?
Since 2015, SR-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Saylorsburg: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Saylorsburg?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saylorsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 47 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Saylorsburg compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Saylorsburg?
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.