ZIP 18840 (Sayre, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 18840: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bradford County: 14.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Bradford County has recorded 423 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 14 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 18840 since 2015: SR-17 (1) and SR-17C (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 18840 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradford County.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-17C | 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 18840 at a glance
| Population | 10,968 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,214 |
| Median home value | $171,354 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 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 18840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 18840?
Since 2015, 423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bradford County (184 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 18840?
June has the most truck crashes in Bradford County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 18840?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradford County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 18840 compare with Pennsylvania?
Bradford County records 59.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 18840?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.