Shippen Township, Tioga County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shippen Township, Tioga County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shippen 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Tioga County is lower 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% 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Shippen 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-287 leads within 10 miles of Shippen with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Shippen Township, Tioga County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.7% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Shippen Township, Tioga County at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 48.6 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16921) | $52,969 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16921) | $197,345 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shippen Township, Tioga County
How many truck accidents are there in Shippen Township, Tioga County?
316 truck crashes have been reported in Tioga County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 158 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shippen Township, Tioga County?
NHTSA data shows SR-287 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shippen since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shippen Township, Tioga County?
October has the most truck crashes in Tioga County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shippen Township, Tioga County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tioga County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Shippen Township, Tioga County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 Shippen 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.