Davidson, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Davidson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Davidson and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Pennsylvania
Sullivan County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 29.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sullivan County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sullivan County: 29.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 77 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 56 days in fully reported years.
Davidson had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sullivan County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
29.2% 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 Davidson since 2015 were spread across roads: US-220 (2), SR-42 (1) and SR-487 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Davidson fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Morning starts matter: 29.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- With 29.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-220 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-487 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0220 | 26 |
| SR-0087 | 17 |
| SR-0154 | 7 |
| SR-0487 | 4 |
| North St | 2 |
| SR-4016 | 2 |
| Bear Rd | 1 |
| Brunnerdale Rd | 1 |
Davidson at a glance
| Population | 553 |
| Land area | 77.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17814) | $65,089 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17814) | $224,367 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +108% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +19% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Davidson
How many truck accidents are there in Davidson?
Sullivan County has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson?
The worst month is November: 14.3% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Davidson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Sullivan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Davidson compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 110.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Davidson?
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.