South Canaan, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Canaan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Canaan 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 |
Wayne County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wayne County: 18.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Wayne County has recorded 263 truck crashes since 2015, with 123 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in South Canaan since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
18.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Canaan since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (1), SR-191 (1), SR-348 (1), SR-590 (1) and SR-6006 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for South Canaan fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 18.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-348 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 1 |
| SR-6006 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
South Canaan at a glance
| Population | 1,843 |
| Land area | 27.5 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Canaan
How many truck crashes happen in South Canaan?
263 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 123 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Canaan?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Canaan?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in South Canaan 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 South Canaan?
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.