Jackson Township, Susquehanna County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County and Susquehanna County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Susquehanna County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 589 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Susquehanna County compares with Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Susquehanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Susquehanna County: 20.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Susquehanna County has recorded 589 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County since 2015; patterns below come from Susquehanna County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jackson is I-81, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-1015 (1), SR-92 (1) and Ssr-2036 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Jackson Township, Susquehanna County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Susquehanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-1015 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Ssr-2036 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Susquehanna County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 294 |
| SR-0029 | 39 |
| SR-0706 | 30 |
| SR-0011 | 26 |
| SR-0267 | 20 |
| SR-0092 | 19 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 17 |
| SR-0171 | 13 |
Jackson Township, Susquehanna County at a glance
| Population | 837 |
| Land area | 26.1 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18825) | $72,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18825) | $261,893 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Susquehanna 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 45 | +20% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 46 | +3% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jackson Township, Susquehanna County
How many truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County?
589 truck crashes have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 244 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jackson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Susquehanna County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County compared with Pennsylvania?
Susquehanna County records 133.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jackson Township, Susquehanna County?
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.