Masthope, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Masthope: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Masthope 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pike County: 18.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Pike County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 226 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Masthope since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
18.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Masthope since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Masthope fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 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 |
Masthope at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18435) | $100,162 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18435) | $331,404 |
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 Masthope
How many truck crashes happen in Masthope?
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 Masthope?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Masthope?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Masthope compare with Pennsylvania?
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 Masthope?
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.