ZIP 18216 (Beaver Meadows, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18216: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carbon 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
13 of 705 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carbon County compares with Pennsylvania
Carbon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carbon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Carbon County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 18216 at a glance: I-80 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 18216.
Overview
Since 2015, 705 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carbon County. They injured 310 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18216 is I-80, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-924 (2), I-81 (1) and SR-8017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18216 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carbon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| SR-924 | 2 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-8017 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carbon County) |
|---|---|
| I-7476 | 271 |
| I-0080 | 158 |
| SR-0209 | 66 |
| SR-0903 | 20 |
| Northeast Et | 17 |
| SR-0443 | 17 |
| SR-8004 | 13 |
| SR-0940 | 13 |
ZIP 18216 at a glance
| Population | 957 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,350 |
| Median home value | $122,680 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carbon 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 | 37 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 50 | +33% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 48 | -2% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 57 | +18% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18216
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18216?
Since 2015, 705 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carbon County (310 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18216?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18216 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18216?
The worst month is March: 11.1% of truck crashes in Carbon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18216?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Carbon County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18216 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carbon County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18216?
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.