Marion Township, Centre County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion Township, 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
0 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion Township, Centre County compares with Pennsylvania
Marion Township, Centre County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion Township, Centre County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion Township, Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,571.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 27.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 10.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Marion Township, Centre County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion Township, Centre County: 7.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion Township, Centre County. They injured 132 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% 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 (7). After it: SR-64 (2), SR-8010 (2) and SR-150 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion Township, Centre County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Marion Township, Centre County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion Township, Centre County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Marion Township, 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 (Marion Township, Centre County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 190 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 12 |
| SR-0026 | 8 |
| SR-8010 | 7 |
| Route 0026 B | 3 |
| SR-6126 | 1 |
| SR-0080 | 1 |
| SR-1010 | 1 |
Marion Township, Centre County at a glance
| Population | 1,203 |
| Land area | 22.0 sq mi |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion Township, 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 | 10 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 12 | +18% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | +7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +60% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 Marion Township, Centre County
How many truck accidents are there in Marion Township, Centre County?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion Township, Centre County (132 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion Township, Centre County?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion Township, Centre County?
The worst month is January: 13.0% of truck crashes in Marion Township, Centre County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion Township, Centre County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Marion Township, Centre County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Marion Township, Centre County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 1,571.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion Township, Centre County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion Township, 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.