Nicholson Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nicholson Borough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nicholson Borough 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Susquehanna County: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
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.
Nicholson Borough had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Susquehanna County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
20.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Nicholson with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-0081 (2), SR-307 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Nicholson Borough 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.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| I-0081 | 2 |
| SR-307 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-0029 | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-3004 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 |
Nicholson Borough at a glance
| Population | 728 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18446) | $71,157 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18446) | $206,039 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nicholson Borough
How many truck crashes happen in Nicholson Borough?
Susquehanna County has had 589 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nicholson Borough?
I-81 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nicholson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nicholson Borough?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Susquehanna County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nicholson Borough?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Nicholson Borough compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Susquehanna County has 133.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nicholson Borough?
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.