ZIP 18465 (Thompson, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18465: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Susquehanna 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
6 of 589 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Susquehanna County compares with Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Susquehanna County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County is lower on injuries per crash, 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 Susquehanna County: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 589 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County. They injured 244 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18465 happened on I-81 (2), SR-92 (1) and Ssr-2036 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18465 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% 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
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 Susquehanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| Ssr-2036 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Susquehanna County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 294 |
| SR-0029 | 39 |
| SR-0706 | 30 |
| SR-0011 | 26 |
| SR-0267 | 20 |
| SR-0092 | 19 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 17 |
| SR-0171 | 13 |
ZIP 18465 at a glance
| Population | 1,324 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,578 |
| Median home value | $258,644 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Susquehanna 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 | 30 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | +22% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 45 | +20% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 46 | +3% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18465
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18465?
Susquehanna County has had 589 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 244 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18465?
February has the most truck crashes in Susquehanna County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18465?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 18465 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Susquehanna County has 133.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18465?
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.