Union Township, Jefferson County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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 77 truck crashes were reported in Union Township, Jefferson County since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (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
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-8 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Union Township, Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 |
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 |
Union Township, Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 829 |
| Land area | 17.6 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15829) | $64,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15829) | $142,067 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Jefferson County
How many truck crashes happen in Union Township, Jefferson County?
Jefferson County has had 699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Union Township, Jefferson County?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Union Township, Jefferson County?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union Township, Jefferson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Union Township, Jefferson County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union Township, Jefferson 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.