ZIP 18812 (Brackney, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18812: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Susquehanna County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Susquehanna County at a glance: 20.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in 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%.
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 18812 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18812 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 20.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Susquehanna County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 18812 at a glance
| Population | 1,537 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,688 |
| Median home value | $271,204 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18812
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18812?
Since 2015, 589 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Susquehanna County (244 injured, 18 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18812?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Susquehanna County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 18812?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Susquehanna County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 18812 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 133.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Susquehanna County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 18812?
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.