Greene Township, Pike County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene Township, Pike County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greene Township, Pike County and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Pennsylvania
Pike County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pike County: 18.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 469 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 226 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 46 truck crashes were reported in Greene Township, Pike County since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greene since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-507 (2), SR-191 (1) and SR-590 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Greene Township, Pike County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-507 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-0084 | 293 |
| SR-0006 | 46 |
| SR-2001 | 14 |
| SR-0507 | 14 |
| SR-0739 | 12 |
| Fallen Trooper Mem Hw | 9 |
| SR-0402 | 7 |
| I-84 | 6 |
Greene Township, Pike County at a glance
| Population | 3,607 |
| Land area | 59.9 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18426) | $63,219 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18426) | $265,293 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 33 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +14% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +38% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greene Township, Pike County
How many truck crashes happen in Greene Township, Pike County?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (226 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene Township, Pike County?
January has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greene Township, Pike County?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Greene Township, Pike County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greene Township, Pike 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.