Noxen, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Noxen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Noxen 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wyoming County: 4.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Wyoming County has recorded 281 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Noxen had 6 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
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Noxen is SR-309, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-DEMUNDS Rd (1), SR-1044 (1) and SR-29 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Noxen fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-309, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-309 | 2 |
| CR-DEMUNDS Rd | 1 |
| SR-1044 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 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 |
Noxen at a glance
| Population | 905 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18636) | $57,132 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18636) | $175,861 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Noxen
How many truck crashes happen in Noxen?
Wyoming County has had 281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 151 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Noxen?
NHTSA data shows SR-309 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Noxen since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Noxen?
Truck crashes in Wyoming County peak in February, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Noxen?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wyoming County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Noxen compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 93.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wyoming County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Noxen?
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.