Cooper Township, Montour County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cooper Township, Montour County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cooper Township, Montour County and Montour County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montour County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 313 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montour County compares with Pennsylvania
Montour County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montour County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montour County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Montour County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Montour County at a glance: 6.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 313 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montour County since 2015: 172 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Cooper Township, Montour County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Montour County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
14.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cooper is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-487 (2), Dutch Hill Rd (1) and Ssr-4006 Frost Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Cooper Township, Montour County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montour County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montour County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-487 | 2 |
| Dutch Hill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-4006 Frost Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montour County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 193 |
| SR-0054 | 50 |
| SR-0011 | 17 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 12 |
| SR-0642 | 6 |
| SR-0254 | 4 |
| Continental Bl | 3 |
| Ferry St | 2 |
Cooper Township, Montour County at a glance
| Population | 938 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 136 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montour 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 | 19 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 18 | -4% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | +48% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cooper Township, Montour County
How common are truck crashes in Cooper Township, Montour County?
313 truck crashes have been reported in Montour County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 172 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cooper Township, Montour County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cooper since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cooper Township, Montour County?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Montour County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cooper Township, Montour County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montour County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cooper Township, Montour County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Montour County has 148.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cooper Township, Montour County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.