Falls Township, Wyoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falls Township, Wyoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Falls Township, Wyoming County and Wyoming County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wyoming County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 281 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyoming County compares with Pennsylvania
Wyoming County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wyoming County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wyoming County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 281 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wyoming County. They injured 151 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Falls Township, Wyoming County had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wyoming County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-307 (2), SR-309 (2) and US-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Falls Township, Wyoming County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wyoming County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 10.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-307 | 2 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| CR-DEMUNDS Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-3011 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 112 |
| SR-0029 | 59 |
| SR-0087 | 25 |
| SR-0092 | 15 |
| SR-0011 | 10 |
| SR-0309 | 10 |
| Route 0006 B | 3 |
| SR-0307 | 3 |
Falls Township, Wyoming County at a glance
| Population | 1,668 |
| Land area | 20.6 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18615) | $76,184 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18615) | $229,219 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -7% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Falls Township, Wyoming County
How common are truck crashes in Falls Township, Wyoming County?
281 truck crashes have been reported in Wyoming County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Falls Township, Wyoming County?
I-81 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Falls since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Falls Township, Wyoming County?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in February, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falls Township, Wyoming County?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Falls Township, Wyoming County compare with Pennsylvania?
Wyoming County records 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Falls Township, Wyoming 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.