Lewis Township, Northumberland County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis Township, Northumberland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewis 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Northumberland County is lower on 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.
The headline for Lewis Township, Northumberland County: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewis: 9 since 2015.
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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Lewis Township, Northumberland County since 2015, this page uses Northumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lewis is I-80, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (4), SR-54 (2) and Exchange Rd (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 Lewis Township, Northumberland County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 9 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| Exchange Rd | 1 |
| SR-0118 | 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 |
Lewis Township, Northumberland County at a glance
| Population | 1,928 |
| Land area | 26.4 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17772) | $81,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17772) | $241,507 |
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 Lewis Township, Northumberland County
How many truck accidents are there in Lewis Township, Northumberland County?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lewis Township, Northumberland County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lewis Township, Northumberland County?
The worst month is June: 12.4% of truck crashes in Northumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Lewis 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.