Madison Township, Armstrong County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison Township, Armstrong County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madison Township, Armstrong County and Armstrong County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Armstrong County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Pennsylvania
Armstrong County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Armstrong County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Armstrong County: 4.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Armstrong County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Madison Township, Armstrong County since 2015, this page uses Armstrong County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Madison since 2015: SR-28 (2) and SR-4023 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Madison Township, Armstrong County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-4023 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 95 |
| SR-0028 | 49 |
| SR-0056 | 24 |
| SR-0268 | 15 |
| SR-0085 | 14 |
| SR-0066 | 10 |
| Benjamin Franklin Hw | 4 |
| SR-0128 | 4 |
Madison Township, Armstrong County at a glance
| Population | 791 |
| Land area | 30.0 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | 32 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -14% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madison Township, Armstrong County
How many truck accidents are there in Madison Township, Armstrong County?
Armstrong County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison Township, Armstrong County?
The worst month is October: 12.9% of truck crashes in Armstrong County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Madison Township, Armstrong County?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madison Township, Armstrong County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison Township, Armstrong County?
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.