Hemlock Farms, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hemlock Farms: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hemlock Farms 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Pike County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Pike County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hemlock Farms since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hemlock Farms happened on I-84 (1), SR-2001 (1), SR-739 (1) and US-6 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Hemlock Farms 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.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-2001 | 1 |
| SR-739 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Hemlock Farms at a glance
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18328) | $86,561 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18328) | $240,914 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hemlock Farms
How many truck crashes happen in Hemlock Farms?
Pike County has had 469 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 226 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hemlock Farms?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hemlock Farms?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hemlock Farms compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hemlock Farms?
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.