ZIP 18344 (Mount Pocono, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18344: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 18344: I-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18344: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,605 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 780 people were injured and 47 were killed.
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%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-380 (4), SR-611 (3) and SR-715 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 47 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.5 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18344 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| I-380 | 4 |
| SR-611 | 3 |
| SR-715 | 1 |
| SR-940 | 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 18344 at a glance
| Population | 3,385 |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,707 |
| Median home value | $240,727 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18344
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18344?
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 18344?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18344: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18344?
March has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18344?
47 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18344 compare with Pennsylvania?
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 18344?
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.