Snydertown Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Snydertown Borough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Snydertown Borough 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.
Snydertown Borough at a glance: US-11 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Snydertown.
Overview
Northumberland County has recorded 607 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Snydertown Borough had 2 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
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.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-80 (3), SR-487 (2) and SR-11 (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 Snydertown Borough fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-11 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-487 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 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 |
Snydertown Borough at a glance
| Population | 316 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per 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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Snydertown Borough
How many truck accidents are there in Snydertown Borough?
Since 2015, 607 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Northumberland County (273 injured, 20 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Snydertown Borough?
US-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Snydertown since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Snydertown Borough?
June has the most truck crashes in Northumberland County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Snydertown Borough?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Snydertown Borough compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 56.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Northumberland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Snydertown Borough?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.