ZIP 18445 (Newfoundland, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18445: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
11 of 263 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Pennsylvania
Wayne County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Wayne County: 18.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 263 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 123 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 18.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-507 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 18445 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-380 (1), I-84 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18445 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-507; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 18.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-507 | 2 |
| I-380 | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-435 | 1 |
| SR-590 | 1 |
| SR-611 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| I-0084 | 56 |
| SR-0006 | 44 |
| SR-0191 | 33 |
| SR-0590 | 22 |
| SR-0296 | 7 |
| SR-0670 | 7 |
| SR-0371 | 6 |
| SR-0652 | 5 |
ZIP 18445 at a glance
| Population | 2,342 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,429 |
| Median home value | $235,422 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 19 | -15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | -14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +44% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18445
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 18445?
Wayne County has had 263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 18445?
NHTSA data shows SR-507 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18445 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18445?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 18445?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Wayne County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 18445 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 43.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18445?
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.