Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 |
Susquehanna County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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 11 truck crashes were reported in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County since 2015; patterns below come from Susquehanna County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015 were spread across roads: I-81 (3) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, Susquehanna County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Liberty Township, Susquehanna County at a glance
| Population | 1,119 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18822) | $60,132 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18822) | $188,651 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, Susquehanna County
How many truck accidents are there in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County?
Since 2015, 589 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Susquehanna County (244 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County?
February has the most truck crashes in Susquehanna County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Susquehanna County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Susquehanna County has 133.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.