Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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.
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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pocono Mountain Lake Estates since 2015: SR-2001 (1), SR-739 (1) and Sleepy Hollow Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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
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-2001 | 1 |
| SR-739 | 1 |
| Sleepy Hollow Rd | 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 |
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18324) | $67,344 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18324) | $232,272 |
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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
How common are truck crashes in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.