Milford Township, Bucks County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milford Township, Bucks County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milford Township, Bucks County compares with Pennsylvania
Milford Township, Bucks County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milford Township, Bucks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milford Township, Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 205.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Milford Township, Bucks County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Milford Township, Bucks County: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Milford (1.5 → 3.0).
Overview
Milford Township, Bucks County has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Milford is I-78, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-476 (4), SR-309 (4) and SR-663 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Milford Township, Bucks County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-78; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Milford Township, Bucks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-78 | 5 |
| I-476 | 4 |
| SR-309 | 4 |
| SR-663 | 2 |
| CR-563 Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-0663 | 1 |
| SR-113 | 1 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-2007 | 1 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milford Township, Bucks County) |
|---|---|
| I-7476 | 128 |
| SR-0663 | 57 |
| SR-4027 | 22 |
| SR-4051 | 4 |
| SR-4055 | 4 |
| Weiss Rd | 3 |
| Turnpike Ramp Rd | 3 |
| SR-4063 | 2 |
Milford Township, Bucks County at a glance
| Population | 10,246 |
| Land area | 27.9 sq mi |
| Density | 367 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18935) | $113,214 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milford Township, Bucks 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 | 8 | — | 7.2 |
| 2000s | 15 | +81% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 15 | +1% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +60% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Milford Township, Bucks County
How many truck accidents are there in Milford Township, Bucks County?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Milford Township, Bucks County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 129 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Milford Township, Bucks County?
NHTSA data shows I-78 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milford Township, Bucks County?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Milford Township, Bucks County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milford Township, Bucks County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milford Township, Bucks County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Milford Township, Bucks County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Milford Township, Bucks County has 205.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milford Township, Bucks County?
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.