Buffington Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buffington Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buffington Township and Indiana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Indiana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 456 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indiana County compares with Pennsylvania
Indiana County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Indiana County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Indiana County: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Indiana County has recorded 456 truck crashes since 2015, with 216 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Buffington Township since 2015, this page uses Indiana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-422 leads within 10 miles of Buffington with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and SR-553 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Buffington Township fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-422 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| SR-954 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 119 |
| SR-0422 | 69 |
| SR-0119 | 62 |
| SR-0286 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 31 |
| SR-0403 | 20 |
| SR-0954 | 10 |
| SR-0553 | 10 |
Buffington Township at a glance
| Population | 1,225 |
| Land area | 30.6 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indiana 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 | 47 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +17% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -3% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buffington Township
How common are truck crashes in Buffington Township?
Since 2015, 456 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Indiana County (216 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Buffington Township?
Since 2015, US-422 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buffington: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Buffington Township?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Indiana County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buffington Township?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indiana County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Buffington Township compare with Pennsylvania?
Indiana County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buffington Township?
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.