Trevorton, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trevorton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trevorton 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.
Trevorton at a glance: US-11 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Trevorton.
Overview
Police reported 607 crashes involving commercial trucks in Northumberland County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Trevorton 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-11 leads within 10 miles of Trevorton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-487 (2), SR-54 (1) and SR-61 (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 Trevorton fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11; 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 3 |
| SR-487 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-901 | 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 |
Trevorton at a glance
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17881) | $54,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17881) | $124,179 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Trevorton
How many truck accidents are there in Trevorton?
Northumberland County has had 607 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Trevorton?
Since 2015, US-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trevorton: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Trevorton?
June has the most truck crashes in Northumberland County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Trevorton?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northumberland County since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Trevorton compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northumberland County has 56.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trevorton?
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.