Blythe, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blythe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blythe and Schuylkill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Schuylkill County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Schuylkill County compares with Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Schuylkill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Schuylkill County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Schuylkill County: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 1,452 crashes involving commercial trucks in Schuylkill County since 2015: 1,138 people were injured and 93 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Blythe since 2015, this page uses Schuylkill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.2% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% 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 Blythe since 2015: I-81 (3), SR-61 (3), SR-0061 (2), SR-901 (2) and Morea Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
53 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is August, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 16.0 deaths compared with 6.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Blythe fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuylkill County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.0% 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 Schuylkill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 3 |
| SR-0061 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| Morea Rd | 1 |
| SR-1011 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-895 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Schuylkill County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 532 |
| SR-0061 | 211 |
| SR-0309 | 84 |
| SR-0901 | 79 |
| SR-0054 | 51 |
| SR-0443 | 47 |
| SR-0209 | 39 |
| SR-0183 | 36 |
Blythe at a glance
| Population | 822 |
| Land area | 27.6 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17953) | $75,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17953) | $135,576 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Schuylkill 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 | 112 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 128 | +13% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 99 | -23% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 131 | +33% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 112 a year in the 1990s and 131 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blythe
How common are truck crashes in Blythe?
Since 2015, 1,452 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Schuylkill County (1,138 injured, 93 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blythe?
The worst month is March: 12.7% of truck crashes in Schuylkill County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blythe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 53 reported crashes in Schuylkill County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Blythe compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 85.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schuylkill County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blythe?
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.