Nicholson Township, Wyoming County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nicholson 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Wyoming County is lower 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.
What stands out in 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County since 2015; patterns below come from Wyoming County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Nicholson happened on I-0081 (2), I-81 (2), SR-307 (2), US-6 (2) and SR-0029 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Nicholson Township, Wyoming County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.6% 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
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 Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 2 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-307 | 2 |
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-0029 | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-3004 | 1 |
| SR-632 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 |
Nicholson Township, Wyoming County at a glance
| Population | 1,239 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18419) | $61,402 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18419) | $223,457 |
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 Nicholson Township, Wyoming County
How many truck crashes happen in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County?
281 truck crashes have been reported in Wyoming County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 151 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County?
The worst month is February: 13.2% of truck crashes in Wyoming County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County?
Since 2015, Wyoming County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Nicholson Township, Wyoming County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyoming County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nicholson Township, Wyoming 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.