Morris Township, Tioga County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris Township, Tioga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morris Township, Tioga County 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). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tioga County. They injured 158 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Morris Township, Tioga County since 2015, this page uses Tioga County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
22.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Morris since 2015: SR-287 (1) and SR-3011 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Morris Township, Tioga County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-3011 | 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 |
Morris Township, Tioga County at a glance
| Population | 553 |
| Land area | 72.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16938) | $75,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16938) | $176,562 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morris Township, Tioga County
How many truck accidents are there in Morris Township, Tioga County?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Tioga County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 158 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morris Township, Tioga County?
Truck crashes in Tioga County peak in October, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morris Township, Tioga County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tioga County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morris Township, Tioga County compared with Pennsylvania?
Tioga County records 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morris Township, Tioga County?
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.