Worth Township, Centre County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Worth Township, Centre County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Worth Township, 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Centre County is lower 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.
Centre County at a glance: 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.
Worth Township, Centre County had 45 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
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
15.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of Worth with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-99 (2), Mu-N Main St (1) and SR-350 (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 Worth Township, Centre County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-322; 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| I-99 | 2 |
| Mu-N Main St | 1 |
| SR-350 | 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 |
Worth Township, Centre County at a glance
| Population | 719 |
| Land area | 21.7 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16870) | $121,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16870) | $412,081 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Worth Township, Centre County
How many truck crashes happen in Worth Township, Centre County?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Worth Township, Centre County?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Worth: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Worth Township, Centre County?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Centre County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Worth Township, Centre County?
Since 2015, Centre County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Worth Township, Centre County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Centre County has 65.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Worth 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.