Mount Joy Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Joy Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Joy Township 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Mount Joy Township at a glance: SR-194 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mount Joy.
Overview
Since 2015, 650 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 267 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Mount Joy Township since 2015, this page uses Adams County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mount Joy is SR-194, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-30 (2), SR-116 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Mount Joy Township fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-194 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-194 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-116 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-15 | 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 |
Mount Joy Township at a glance
| Population | 3,884 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17340) | $90,030 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17340) | $298,408 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Joy Township
How common are truck crashes in Mount Joy Township?
Adams County has had 650 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 267 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mount Joy Township?
NHTSA data shows SR-194 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Joy since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Joy Township?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Joy Township?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Adams County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Mount Joy Township compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Mount Joy Township?
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.