Union Township, Fulton County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Fulton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union Township, Fulton County and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Pennsylvania
Fulton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 284.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Fulton County at a glance: 44.7% after dark, against 24.2% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 478 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Union Township, Fulton County since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
14.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Union is I-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-68 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Fulton County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 14.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 4 |
| I-68 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 214 |
| I-0070 | 133 |
| SR-0522 | 41 |
| SR-0030 | 29 |
| SR-0913 | 7 |
| SR-0915 | 7 |
| Mainline Turnpike Hw | 5 |
| SR-0016 | 4 |
Union Township, Fulton County at a glance
| Population | 750 |
| Land area | 30.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17267) | $77,788 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17267) | $257,492 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +16% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Fulton County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Fulton County?
Fulton County has had 478 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 181 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union Township, Fulton County?
Since 2015, I-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Union: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union Township, Fulton County?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in January, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Township, Fulton County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Fulton County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 284.3 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Fulton 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.