Springettsbury, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springettsbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 323 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Springettsbury compares with Pennsylvania
Springettsbury against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Springettsbury stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Springettsbury | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 101.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Springettsbury is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Springettsbury at a glance: US-30 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Springettsbury.
Overview
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Springettsbury. They injured 101 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 34.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Springettsbury is US-30, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-83 (5), I-0083 (1) and Philadelphia St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Springettsbury fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Springettsbury
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| I-83 | 5 |
| I-0083 | 1 |
| Philadelphia St | 1 |
| SR-1016 | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-2019 | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-3054 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Springettsbury) |
|---|---|
| I-0083 | 120 |
| SR-0030 | 100 |
| SR-0462 | 21 |
| SR-0024 | 20 |
| SR-0124 | 11 |
| SR-2003 | 7 |
| SR-2005 | 6 |
| Northern Wy | 5 |
Springettsbury at a glance
| Population | 27,711 |
| Land area | 16.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,693 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17402) | $81,166 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17402) | $251,765 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Springettsbury 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 | 21 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +13% | 5.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +4% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 30 | +18% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springettsbury
How many truck crashes happen in Springettsbury?
Since 2015, 323 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Springettsbury (101 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Springettsbury?
NHTSA data shows US-30 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springettsbury since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Springettsbury?
Truck crashes in Springettsbury peak in September, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springettsbury?
Since 2015, Springettsbury has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Springettsbury compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 101.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Springettsbury, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Springettsbury?
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.