ZIP 18301 (East Stroudsburg, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
4.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Pennsylvania
Monroe County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Monroe County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 18301: I-80 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18301 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Monroe County. They injured 780 people and killed 47.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
11.9% 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 ZIP 18301 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-33 (1), SR-611 (1) and SR-715 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 47 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is July, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- 11.9% 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
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-611 | 1 |
| SR-715 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 660 |
| I-0380 | 150 |
| SR-0033 | 113 |
| SR-0209 | 98 |
| SR-0611 | 73 |
| SR-0940 | 49 |
| SR-0115 | 37 |
| Keystone Shortway Hw | 30 |
ZIP 18301 at a glance
| Population | 28,977 |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,522 |
| Median home value | $274,788 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 100 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 118 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | -8% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 141 | +31% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 100 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 141. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18301?
1,605 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 780 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 18301?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18301 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 18301?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 18301?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 18301 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 81.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 18301?
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.