Schuylkill Haven, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schuylkill Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schuylkill Haven 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 |
Schuylkill County has lower values than Pennsylvania for morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Schuylkill County at a glance: 6.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Schuylkill County has recorded 1,452 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,138 people injured and 93 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Schuylkill Haven had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Schuylkill County numbers.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Schuylkill Haven is SR-61, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-78 (3), SR-0061 (2) and SR-901 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 53 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 16.0 deaths compared with 6.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Schuylkill Haven fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-61; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-61 | 5 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| SR-0061 | 2 |
| SR-901 | 2 |
| Berne Dr | 1 |
| Keystone Blvd | 1 |
| SR-0443 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 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 |
Schuylkill Haven at a glance
| Population | 5,273 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,772 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17929) | $73,424 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17929) | $157,765 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schuylkill Haven
How many truck crashes happen in Schuylkill Haven?
Schuylkill County has had 1,452 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,138 people and killing 93.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Schuylkill Haven?
SR-61 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Schuylkill Haven since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Schuylkill Haven?
The worst month is March: 12.7% of truck crashes in Schuylkill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Schuylkill Haven?
53 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Schuylkill County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Schuylkill Haven compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 85.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Schuylkill County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Schuylkill Haven?
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.