Delaware Township, Northumberland County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delaware Township, Northumberland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delaware Township, Northumberland County and Northumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Northumberland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 607 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Northumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Northumberland County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Delaware Township, Northumberland County at a glance: I-80 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Delaware.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northumberland County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Delaware Township, Northumberland County had 39 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Northumberland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Delaware is I-80, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (4), SR-54 (2) and I-180 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Delaware Township, Northumberland County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| I-180 | 1 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-442 | 1 |
| SR-8018 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 100 |
| SR-0054 | 91 |
| SR-0147 | 63 |
| SR-0011 | 46 |
| SR-0061 | 42 |
| I-0180 | 32 |
| SR-0254 | 32 |
| SR-0405 | 19 |
Delaware Township, Northumberland County at a glance
| Population | 4,272 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17777) | $67,188 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17777) | $213,792 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northumberland 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 | 48 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | -20% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 56 | +45% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delaware Township, Northumberland County
How many truck accidents are there in Delaware Township, Northumberland County?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northumberland County (273 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Delaware Township, Northumberland County?
I-80 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Delaware since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Delaware Township, Northumberland County?
The worst month is June: 12.4% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Delaware Township, Northumberland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Northumberland County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Delaware Township, Northumberland County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northumberland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Delaware Township, Northumberland 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.