Delmar, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Delmar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Delmar and Tioga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tioga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tioga County compares with Pennsylvania
Tioga County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tioga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tioga County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Tioga County: 22.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 316 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tioga County since 2015: 158 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Delmar had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tioga County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
22.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Forest Rd (1), SR-3011 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Delmar fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 22.7% 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
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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-287 | 2 |
| Forest Rd | 1 |
| SR-3011 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tioga County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0015 | 96 |
| SR-0006 | 63 |
| SR-0287 | 33 |
| SR-0414 | 18 |
| SR-2005 | 8 |
| SR-0249 | 8 |
| SR-0549 | 6 |
| SR-0660 | 5 |
Delmar at a glance
| Population | 2,795 |
| Land area | 82.2 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16901) | $67,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16901) | $234,217 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tioga 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +18% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | -6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Delmar
How many truck accidents are there in Delmar?
Tioga County has had 316 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 158 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Delmar?
SR-287 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Delmar since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Delmar?
October has the most truck crashes in Tioga County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Delmar?
Since 2015, Tioga County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Delmar compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tioga County has 66.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Delmar?
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.