Centre County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centre 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
19 of 1,239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Centre County compares with Pennsylvania
Centre County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Centre County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Centre County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Centre County: 15.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,239 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Centre County. They injured 579 people and killed 57.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-322 (8), SR-45 (2) and SR-8010 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Centre County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Centre County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Centre County) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 11 |
| US-322 | 8 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| SR-8010 | 2 |
| I-99 | 1 |
| Mu-N Main St | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Centre County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 528 |
| SR-0322 | 179 |
| I-0099 | 146 |
| SR-0150 | 49 |
| SR-0026 | 36 |
| SR-0045 | 31 |
| SR-0064 | 25 |
| SR-0350 | 25 |
Centre County at a glance
| Population | 159,805 |
| Land area | 1,107.3 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,719 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Centre 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 | 87 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 108 | +24% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 83 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | +28% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 87 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Centre County
ZIP codes in Centre County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Centre County
How common are truck crashes in Centre County?
1,239 truck crashes have been reported in Centre County since 2015, with 57 deaths and 579 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Centre County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Centre County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Centre County?
Truck crashes in Centre County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Centre County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Centre County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Centre County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Centre County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Centre 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.