Derry Township, Montour County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Derry Township, Montour County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Derry 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Montour County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Montour County: 6.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 313 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montour County since 2015: 172 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Derry Township, Montour County since 2015, this page uses Montour County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come Dutch Hill Rd (1), Exchange Rd (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Derry Township, Montour County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 9 |
| Dutch Hill Rd | 1 |
| Exchange Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Derry Township, Montour County at a glance
| Population | 1,079 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17884) | $55,909 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Derry Township, Montour County
How many truck crashes happen in Derry Township, Montour County?
Since 2015, 313 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montour County (172 injured, 18 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Derry Township, Montour County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Derry since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Derry Township, Montour County?
Truck crashes in Montour County peak in June, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Derry Township, Montour County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montour County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Derry Township, Montour County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Montour County has 148.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Derry 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.