ZIP 18817 (East Smithfield, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18817: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bradford 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
8 of 423 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bradford County compares with Pennsylvania
Bradford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Bradford County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
Bradford County at a glance: 14.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradford County. They injured 184 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% 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 18817 happened on Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18817 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bradford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Ssr-4013 Berwick Turnpike Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 113 |
| SR-0220 | 66 |
| SR-0414 | 27 |
| SR-0014 | 21 |
| SR-0187 | 16 |
| SR-0706 | 11 |
| SR-2010 | 8 |
| Grand Army Of Republic Hw | 7 |
ZIP 18817 at a glance
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,875 |
| Median home value | $235,000 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradford 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 23 | -22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +89% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | -13% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18817
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18817?
423 truck crashes have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 184 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18817?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Bradford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 18817?
Since 2015, Bradford County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 18817 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Bradford County has 59.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 18817?
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.