Richmond Township, Tioga County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond Township, Tioga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Tioga County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Richmond Township, Tioga County had 34 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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond since 2015 were spread across roads: US-6 (2), SR-287 (1) and SR-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 Richmond Township, Tioga County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.7% 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 Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-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 |
Richmond Township, Tioga County at a glance
| Population | 2,143 |
| Land area | 50.2 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16933) | $65,096 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16933) | $210,370 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Richmond Township, Tioga County
How common are truck crashes in Richmond Township, Tioga County?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tioga County (158 injured, 19 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Richmond Township, Tioga County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tioga County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Richmond Township, Tioga County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tioga County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Richmond Township, Tioga County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tioga County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond Township, Tioga 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.