ZIP 18426 (Greentown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18426: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
18 of 469 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Pennsylvania
Pike County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Pike County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Pike County: 18.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Pike County has recorded 469 truck crashes since 2015, with 226 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 47.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18426 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-507 (2), SR-191 (1) and SR-590 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18426 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 18.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-507 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| I-0084 | 293 |
| SR-0006 | 46 |
| SR-2001 | 14 |
| SR-0507 | 14 |
| SR-0739 | 12 |
| Fallen Trooper Mem Hw | 9 |
| SR-0402 | 7 |
| I-84 | 6 |
ZIP 18426 at a glance
| Population | 3,705 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,219 |
| Median home value | $265,293 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 33 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 38 | +14% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +38% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18426
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18426?
Since 2015, 469 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (226 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18426?
January has the most truck crashes in Pike County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18426?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18426 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 64.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18426?
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.