Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Middlesex Township, Cumberland 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
6 of 491 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Middlesex Township, Cumberland County compares with Pennsylvania
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Middlesex Township, Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Middlesex Township, Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 557.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 9.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 73% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County: 1 in 76 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.3%, against 3.6% for Pennsylvania.
Overview
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County has recorded 491 truck crashes since 2015, with 193 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come US-11 (5), I-76 (2) and SR-114 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Middlesex Township, Cumberland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 12 |
| US-11 | 5 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-2004 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| SR-8023 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Middlesex Township, Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 198 |
| SR-0011 | 147 |
| I-6000 | 66 |
| SR-8029 | 12 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 9 |
| Turnpike Ramp Rd | 8 |
| SR-0641 | 8 |
| SR-0034 | 6 |
Middlesex Township, Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 7,459 |
| Land area | 25.7 sq mi |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Middlesex Township, Cumberland 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 | 30 | — | 4.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | +15% | 5.2 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Middlesex Township, Cumberland County
How many truck crashes happen in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County?
491 truck crashes have been reported in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 193 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Middlesex since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County?
Truck crashes in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County peak in March, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Middlesex Township, Cumberland County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 557.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.