ZIP 18086 (Treichlers, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18086: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Northampton County, 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Northampton County compares with Pennsylvania
Northampton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northampton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Northampton County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 18086: US-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18086: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northampton County. They injured 1,038 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-145 (2), I-476 (1) and Mu-American Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 75 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is November, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 1.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18086 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Northampton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in November; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Northampton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 2 |
| I-476 | 1 |
| Mu-American Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-0248 | 1 |
| SR-1045 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| SR-3002 | 1 |
| SR-3019 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northampton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0078 | 473 |
| SR-0033 | 216 |
| SR-0022 | 178 |
| SR-0512 | 167 |
| SR-0248 | 107 |
| SR-0191 | 49 |
| SR-0611 | 47 |
| SR-1002 | 41 |
ZIP 18086 at a glance
| Population | 229 |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,179 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northampton 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 | 97 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 116 | +20% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 132 | +13% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 206 | +56% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 206. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18086
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18086?
2,134 truck crashes have been reported in Northampton County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 1,038 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18086?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18086: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18086?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Northampton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18086?
Since 2015, Northampton County has reported 75 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18086 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Northampton County has 56.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18086?
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.