ZIP 18334 (Long Pond, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18334: 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 |
Monroe County has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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.
ZIP 18334 at a glance: I-80 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 18334.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 1,605 truck crashes since 2015, with 780 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 18334 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-380 (4), SR-940 (3) and SR-611 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
47 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.5, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18334 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| I-380 | 4 |
| SR-940 | 3 |
| SR-611 | 2 |
| SR-715 | 2 |
| I-0080 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-534 | 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 18334 at a glance
| Population | 4,539 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,729 |
| Median home value | $223,391 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18334
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18334?
Since 2015, 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (780 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 18334?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18334 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18334?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Monroe County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18334?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 18334 compared with Pennsylvania?
Monroe County records 81.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18334?
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.