Jacksonville, Centre County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville, Centre County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville, Centre County and Centre County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Centre County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Centre County at a glance: 15.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Centre County has recorded 1,239 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 57 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Jacksonville, Centre County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Centre County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jacksonville is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-64 (2), SR-8010 (2) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Jacksonville, Centre County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-8010 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Jacksonville, Centre County at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16841) | $69,233 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16841) | $191,400 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville, Centre County
How common are truck crashes in Jacksonville, Centre County?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jacksonville, Centre County?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jacksonville, Centre County?
January has the most truck crashes in Centre County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jacksonville, Centre County?
Since 2015, Centre County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jacksonville, Centre County compare with Pennsylvania?
Centre County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jacksonville, Centre 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.