Valencia, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valencia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valencia and Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Pennsylvania
Butler County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Butler County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Valencia: I-79 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Valencia since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butler County. They injured 459 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Valencia since 2015; patterns below come from Butler County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-79 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-8 (3), US-19 (3) and I-76 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.8, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Valencia fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Butler County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.8% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 5 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| Marburger Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| SR-910 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 173 |
| SR-0422 | 106 |
| SR-0008 | 103 |
| SR-0019 | 75 |
| SR-0228 | 68 |
| I-6000 | 56 |
| SR-0068 | 56 |
| SR-0356 | 55 |
Valencia at a glance
| Population | 684 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,012 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16046) | $151,560 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16046) | $489,561 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in 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 | 91 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 85 | -7% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 92 | +9% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 95 | +3% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 91 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valencia
How many truck accidents are there in Valencia?
Since 2015, 1,103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (459 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Valencia?
Since 2015, I-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valencia: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valencia?
Truck crashes in Butler County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valencia?
Since 2015, Butler County has reported 36 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Valencia compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Butler County has 47.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valencia?
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.