ZIP 18829 (Le Raysville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18829: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Pennsylvania on on snow, slush or ice.
Bradford County at a glance: 14.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 423 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bradford County since 2015: 184 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 18829 since 2015 were spread across roads: Guiton Rd (1), SR-187 (1), SR-706 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 18829 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment 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 Bradford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Guiton Rd | 1 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
| SR-706 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 18829 at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,667 |
| Median home value | $205,428 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 18829
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 18829?
Bradford County has had 423 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 184 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 18829?
Truck crashes in Bradford County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 18829?
Since 2015, Bradford County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18829 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradford County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18829?
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.