Williams Township, Northampton County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Williams Township, Northampton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Williams Township, Northampton County 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).
What stands out in Williams Township, Northampton County: I-78 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Williams.
Overview
Police reported 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northampton County since 2015: 1,038 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 138 truck crashes were reported in Williams Township, Northampton County since 2015; patterns below come from Northampton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
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 Williams is I-78, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-33 (3), US-22 (3) and SR-378 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 75 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in November (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.8, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Williams Township, Northampton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: November is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Northampton County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-22 | 3 |
| SR-378 | 2 |
| CR-519 Milford Mt Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| SR-0033 | 1 |
| SR-0121 | 1 |
| SR-1002 | 1 |
| SR-2018 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 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 |
Williams Township, Northampton County at a glance
| Population | 6,670 |
| Land area | 18.2 sq mi |
| Density | 367 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18042) | $77,556 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18042) | $230,354 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Williams Township, Northampton County
How common are truck crashes in Williams Township, Northampton County?
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northampton County (1,038 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Williams Township, Northampton County?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Williams since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Williams Township, Northampton County?
Truck crashes in Northampton County peak in August, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Williams Township, Northampton County?
Since 2015, Northampton County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Williams Township, Northampton County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Northampton County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Williams Township, Northampton County?
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.