ZIP 18657 (Tunkhannock, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wyoming 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 281 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wyoming County compares with Pennsylvania
Wyoming County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wyoming County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wyoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Wyoming County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Wyoming County: 4.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Wyoming County has recorded 281 truck crashes since 2015, with 151 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
10.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 18657 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-307 (2), SR-309 (2) and SR-87 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18657 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.6% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wyoming County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 3 |
| SR-307 | 2 |
| SR-309 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| CR-DEMUNDS Rd | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wyoming County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 112 |
| SR-0029 | 59 |
| SR-0087 | 25 |
| SR-0092 | 15 |
| SR-0011 | 10 |
| SR-0309 | 10 |
| Route 0006 B | 3 |
| SR-0307 | 3 |
ZIP 18657 at a glance
| Population | 10,866 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,317 |
| Median home value | $217,488 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wyoming 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 | 19 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 25 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | -7% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18657
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18657?
Since 2015, 281 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wyoming County (151 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 18657?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18657: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18657?
February has the most truck crashes in Wyoming County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18657?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Wyoming County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18657 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wyoming County has 93.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18657?
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.