ZIP 18821 (Great Bend, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18821: 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 |
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.
What stands out in Susquehanna County: 20.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Susquehanna County has recorded 589 truck crashes since 2015, with 244 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 51.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 18821 is I-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1015 (1), SR-17 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18821 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.9% 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
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 | 3 |
| SR-1015 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 18821 at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,857 |
| Median home value | $169,728 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 18821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18821?
589 truck crashes have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 244 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 18821?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18821 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18821?
February has the most truck crashes in Susquehanna County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18821?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Susquehanna County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 18821 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
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 18821?
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.