Hummels Wharf, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hummels Wharf: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hummels Wharf and Snyder County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Snyder County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Snyder County compares with Pennsylvania
Snyder County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snyder County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snyder County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Snyder County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Snyder County at a glance: 1 in 63 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.6%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Snyder County has recorded 336 truck crashes since 2015, with 119 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Hummels Wharf since 2015; patterns below come from Snyder County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hummels Wharf is US-11, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (2), SR-0304 (1) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Hummels Wharf fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Snyder County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Snyder County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| Ssr-1023 N Old Trail Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snyder County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 157 |
| SR-0522 | 43 |
| SR-0015 | 23 |
| SR-0104 | 21 |
| SR-0035 | 13 |
| SR-0235 | 11 |
| SR-8015 | 6 |
| Charles Attig Mem Hw | 5 |
Hummels Wharf at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snyder 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 | 30 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | -10% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +29% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hummels Wharf
How many truck accidents are there in Hummels Wharf?
Snyder County has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hummels Wharf?
US-11 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hummels Wharf since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hummels Wharf?
Truck crashes in Snyder County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hummels Wharf?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Snyder County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hummels Wharf compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Snyder County has 72.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hummels Wharf?
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.