Cranberry Township, Butler County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cranberry Township, Butler 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
4 of 213 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cranberry Township, Butler County compares with Pennsylvania
Cranberry Township, Butler County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cranberry Township, Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cranberry Township, Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 81% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Cranberry Township, Butler County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cranberry Township, Butler County at a glance: 1 in 67 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.5%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 213 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cranberry Township, Butler County since 2015: 77 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.3% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-79 leads within 10 miles of Cranberry with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-19 (3), SR-8 (2) and I-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Cranberry Township, Butler County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 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
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 Cranberry Township, Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 6 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| Marburger Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-288 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
| SR-910 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cranberry Township, Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 56 |
| SR-0019 | 42 |
| I-0079 | 35 |
| SR-3020 | 14 |
| SR-0228 | 10 |
| SR-3022 | 8 |
| SR-3021 | 7 |
| SR-8079 | 5 |
Cranberry Township, Butler County at a glance
| Population | 35,004 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,529 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16066) | $124,189 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16066) | $419,163 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cranberry Township, Butler 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 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +104% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -6% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | +31% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cranberry Township, Butler County
How many truck accidents are there in Cranberry Township, Butler County?
213 truck crashes have been reported in Cranberry Township, Butler County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 77 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cranberry Township, Butler County?
I-79 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cranberry since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cranberry Township, Butler County?
July has the most truck crashes in Cranberry Township, Butler County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cranberry Township, Butler County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Cranberry Township, Butler County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cranberry Township, Butler County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 52.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cranberry Township, Butler County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cranberry Township, Butler 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.