Berlin Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berlin Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Berlin Township and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Pennsylvania
Wayne County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Wayne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wayne County at a glance: 18.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 123 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Berlin Township since 2015; patterns below come from Wayne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Berlin since 2015: SR-52 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Berlin Township fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 18.1% 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
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-0084 | 56 |
| SR-0006 | 44 |
| SR-0191 | 33 |
| SR-0590 | 22 |
| SR-0296 | 7 |
| SR-0670 | 7 |
| SR-0371 | 6 |
| SR-0652 | 5 |
Berlin Township at a glance
| Population | 2,459 |
| Land area | 38.5 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18405) | $72,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18405) | $239,124 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | -15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +44% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Berlin Township
How many truck accidents are there in Berlin Township?
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (123 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Berlin Township?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Berlin Township?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Berlin Township compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Berlin Township?
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.