Allen, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allen and Northampton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northampton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with Pennsylvania
Northampton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Northampton County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Allen: US-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Allen: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 1,038 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 27 truck crashes were reported in Allen since 2015; patterns below come from Northampton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Allen is US-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-145 (2), SR-248 (2) and SR-378 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
75 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Allen fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| SR-248 | 2 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| I-476 | 1 |
| I-78 | 1 |
| Mu-American Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-0121 | 1 |
| SR-0248 | 1 |
| SR-0512 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 473 |
| SR-0033 | 216 |
| SR-0022 | 178 |
| SR-0512 | 167 |
| SR-0248 | 107 |
| SR-0191 | 49 |
| SR-0611 | 47 |
| SR-1002 | 41 |
Allen at a glance
| Population | 5,594 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 516 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18067) | $93,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18067) | $282,591 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 97 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 116 | +20% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | +13% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 206 | +56% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 206 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allen
How common are truck crashes in Allen?
2,134 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 1,038 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Allen?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Allen: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allen?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Allen?
75 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Allen compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northampton County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Allen?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.