Mifflin Township, Columbia County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mifflin Township, Columbia County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mifflin Township, Columbia County and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 466 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Pennsylvania
Columbia County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Columbia County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Mifflin Township, Columbia County: I-80 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Mifflin.
Overview
Since 2015, 466 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 179 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Mifflin Township, Columbia County had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Columbia County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-11 (2), I-81 (1) and SR-1025 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Mifflin Township, Columbia County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| SR-1025 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| Sr-Stuart Memorial Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 213 |
| SR-0011 | 56 |
| SR-0042 | 45 |
| SR-0487 | 22 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 13 |
| SR-0093 | 7 |
| SR-0044 | 6 |
| SR-0118 | 6 |
Mifflin Township, Columbia County at a glance
| Population | 2,360 |
| Land area | 19.2 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 18631) | $46,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 18631) | $213,961 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 40 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 48 | +20% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | -23% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 38 | +3% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mifflin Township, Columbia County
How many truck accidents are there in Mifflin Township, Columbia County?
466 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 179 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mifflin Township, Columbia County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mifflin: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mifflin Township, Columbia County?
October has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mifflin Township, Columbia County?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mifflin Township, Columbia County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mifflin Township, Columbia 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.