Knox Township, Jefferson County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox Township, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Knox Township, Jefferson County and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 699 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Pennsylvania
Jefferson County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Jefferson County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 699 truck crashes since 2015, with 379 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Knox Township, Jefferson County since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Knox with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-8 (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-310 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Knox Township, Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 484 |
| SR-0036 | 38 |
| SR-0028 | 36 |
| SR-0219 | 26 |
| SR-0322 | 24 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 21 |
| SR-0119 | 20 |
| SR-0536 | 5 |
Knox Township, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 983 |
| Land area | 31.4 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15847) | $125,139 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 53 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 50 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +12% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Knox Township, Jefferson County
How many truck accidents are there in Knox Township, Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has had 699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Knox Township, Jefferson County?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Knox since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Knox Township, Jefferson County?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Knox Township, Jefferson County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Knox Township, Jefferson County compared with Pennsylvania?
Jefferson County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Knox Township, Jefferson 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.