Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Huntingdon County at a glance: 5.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
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.
Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County had 1 reported truck crash 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015: SR-2020 (1) and SR-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Huntingdon County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Huntingdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2020 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County at a glance
| Population | 456 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16678) | $55,234 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16678) | $149,172 |
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 Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County
How many truck crashes happen in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Huntingdon County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 75 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County?
Truck crashes in Huntingdon County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Huntingdon County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntingdon County has 33.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hopewell Township, Huntingdon 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.