State College, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in State College: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in State College 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). Where it is higher: 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
Police reported 1,239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Centre County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 57 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 24 truck crashes reported in State College since 2015, this page uses Centre County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
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 State College is US-322, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-45 (2), I-99 (1) and SR-322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for State College fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| I-99 | 1 |
| SR-322 | 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 |
State College at a glance
| Population | 41,228 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 9,006 per sq mi |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about State College
How common are truck crashes in State College?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in State College?
NHTSA data shows US-322 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of State College since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in State College?
Truck crashes in Centre County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in State College?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Centre County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does State College compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Centre County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in State College?
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.