Matamoras, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Matamoras: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Matamoras 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). It stands out for 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
Pike County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 226 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Matamoras since 2015; patterns below come from Pike County as a whole.
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.
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 Matamoras since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (2), US-6 (2), CR-519 (1) and SR-42 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Matamoras fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-519 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
Matamoras at a glance
| Population | 2,449 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,534 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18336) | $71,295 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18336) | $255,653 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Matamoras
How many truck accidents are there in Matamoras?
469 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 226 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Matamoras?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Matamoras?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Matamoras compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 64.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Matamoras?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.