Vandling, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vandling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vandling 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). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Susquehanna County at a glance: 20.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 589 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County. They injured 244 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Vandling since 2015, this page uses Susquehanna County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Vandling is I-81, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-6006 (1), SR-670 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Vandling fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| SR-6006 | 1 |
| SR-670 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Vandling at a glance
| Population | 723 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 551 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18421) | $68,256 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18421) | $173,557 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vandling
How common are truck crashes in Vandling?
589 truck crashes have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 244 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vandling?
I-81 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vandling since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vandling?
February has the most truck crashes in Susquehanna County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vandling?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Susquehanna County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Vandling compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 133.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Susquehanna County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vandling?
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.