Ralpho, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ralpho: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ralpho 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.
What stands out in Ralpho: SR-487 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ralpho: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northumberland County. They injured 273 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Ralpho had 38 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ralpho is SR-487, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-2044 (1), SR-54 (1) and SR-901 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Ralpho fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-487 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 11.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-487 | 2 |
| SR-2044 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Ralpho at a glance
| Population | 4,176 |
| Land area | 18.5 sq mi |
| Density | 226 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17824) | $118,176 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17824) | $247,956 |
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 Ralpho
How common are truck crashes in Ralpho?
607 truck crashes have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 273 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ralpho?
SR-487 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ralpho since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ralpho?
June has the most truck crashes in Northumberland County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ralpho?
Since 2015, Northumberland County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ralpho compared with Pennsylvania?
Northumberland County records 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ralpho?
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.