Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Sullivan County is lower on 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.
Sullivan County at a glance: 29.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 34 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 56 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County since 2015; patterns below come from Sullivan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 56.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
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 Shrewsbury since 2015 were spread across roads: US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 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 |
Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County at a glance
| Population | 309 |
| Land area | 47.2 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17731) | $98,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17731) | $320,332 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County
How many truck crashes happen in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County?
Since 2015, 77 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sullivan County (34 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in November, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County?
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 Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County compared with Pennsylvania?
Sullivan County records 110.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.