Dewart, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dewart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dewart 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Northumberland County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Dewart: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dewart: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northumberland County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dewart since 2015, this page uses Northumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Dewart with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-15 (4), SR-54 (2) and I-180 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Dewart fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Northumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| 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 |
Dewart at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dewart
How many truck crashes happen in Dewart?
Northumberland County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dewart?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dewart since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dewart?
June has the most truck crashes in Northumberland County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dewart?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Dewart compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dewart?
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.