Butler Township, Adams County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler Township, Adams County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler Township, Adams County and Adams County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adams County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 650 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Pennsylvania
Adams County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Adams County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Butler Township, Adams County: SR-234 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Butler since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 650 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adams County since 2015: 267 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Butler Township, Adams County since 2015; patterns below come from Adams County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-234 leads within 10 miles of Butler with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-15 (2), US-30 (2) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Butler Township, Adams County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adams County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-234, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 4 |
| US-15 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-94 | 1 |
| Ssr-3001 Old Harrisburg Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0030 | 115 |
| SR-0015 | 108 |
| SR-0094 | 87 |
| SR-0234 | 50 |
| SR-0116 | 35 |
| SR-0097 | 33 |
| SR-0194 | 29 |
| SR-0034 | 25 |
Butler Township, Adams County at a glance
| Population | 2,624 |
| Land area | 23.9 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 42 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +12% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +3% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 53 | +9% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler Township, Adams County
How common are truck crashes in Butler Township, Adams County?
Adams County has had 650 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 267 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Butler Township, Adams County?
SR-234 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Butler since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Butler Township, Adams County?
January has the most truck crashes in Adams County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler Township, Adams County?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Butler Township, Adams County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Adams County has 51.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Butler Township, Adams County?
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.