Franklin Township, Huntingdon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County and Huntingdon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Huntingdon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntingdon County compares with Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntingdon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Huntingdon County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Huntingdon County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Huntingdon County has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Franklin Township, Huntingdon County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Huntingdon County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-453 leads within 10 miles of Franklin with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-99 (2) and Mu-N Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Franklin Township, Huntingdon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-453 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Huntingdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-453 | 3 |
| I-99 | 2 |
| Mu-N Main St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntingdon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 41 |
| I-6000 | 33 |
| SR-0026 | 17 |
| SR-0522 | 16 |
| SR-0453 | 14 |
| SR-0994 | 7 |
| SR-0655 | 5 |
| SR-0641 | 3 |
Franklin Township, Huntingdon County at a glance
| Population | 484 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16683) | $90,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16683) | $256,813 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntingdon 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 | 20 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 11 | -37% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +40% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Franklin Township, Huntingdon County
How many truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County?
Huntingdon County has had 174 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County?
SR-453 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Franklin since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County?
November has the most truck crashes in Huntingdon County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntingdon County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Franklin Township, Huntingdon County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Huntingdon County records 33.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Franklin Township, Huntingdon County?
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.