Howe Township, Perry County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howe Township, Perry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howe Township, Perry County and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Pennsylvania
Perry County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 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 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Perry County has lower values than Pennsylvania for morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Howe Township, Perry County at a glance: US-11 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Howe.
Overview
Since 2015, 326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 142 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Howe Township, Perry County had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Perry County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Howe is US-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Howe Township, Perry County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 125 |
| SR-0022 | 87 |
| SR-0034 | 26 |
| SR-0850 | 12 |
| SR-0074 | 10 |
| SR-0017 | 9 |
| Susquehanna Tr | 7 |
| SR-0274 | 6 |
Howe Township, Perry County at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Land area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17074) | $81,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17074) | $229,560 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 31 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 31 to 28. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Howe Township, Perry County
How many truck accidents are there in Howe Township, Perry County?
326 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Howe Township, Perry County?
US-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Howe since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Howe Township, Perry County?
December has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Howe Township, Perry County?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Howe Township, Perry County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 58.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Howe Township, Perry County?
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.