East Bangor, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Bangor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Bangor 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).
East Bangor at a glance: SR-33 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of East Bangor since 2015.
Overview
Northampton County has recorded 2,134 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,038 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
East Bangor had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northampton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-80 (5), CR-616 Knowlton Rd (1) and SR-1011 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in November (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for East Bangor fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at November schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 6 |
| I-80 | 5 |
| CR-616 Knowlton Rd | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-611 | 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 |
East Bangor at a glance
| Population | 1,111 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18013) | $78,847 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18013) | $261,093 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 206. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 East Bangor
How common are truck crashes in East Bangor?
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (1,038 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in East Bangor?
SR-33 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Bangor since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Bangor?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in East Bangor?
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 East Bangor compared with Pennsylvania?
Northampton County records 56.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in East Bangor?
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.