Wallenpaupack Lake Estates, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallenpaupack 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 |
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
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-191 (2), SR-507 (2) 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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-191 | 2 |
| SR-507 | 2 |
| 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 |
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18451) | $155,238 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18451) | $637,368 |
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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates
How many truck accidents are there in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (226 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
January has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pike County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Wallenpaupack Lake Estates compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 Wallenpaupack Lake Estates?
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.