East Waterford, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Waterford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Waterford and Juniata County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Juniata County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Juniata County compares with Pennsylvania
Juniata County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Juniata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Juniata County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Juniata County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Juniata County: January 11.7% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Juniata County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 61 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in East Waterford since 2015, this page uses Juniata County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of East Waterford since 2015: SR-850 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for East Waterford fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 10.5% 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
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 Juniata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-850 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Juniata County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 55 |
| SR-0035 | 36 |
| SR-0075 | 16 |
| SR-0235 | 9 |
| SR-0074 | 6 |
| SR-0333 | 6 |
| SR-2006 | 5 |
| SR-3002 | 5 |
East Waterford at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17035) | $47,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17035) | $206,499 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Juniata 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | -23% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +36% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Waterford
How many truck crashes happen in East Waterford?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Juniata County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 61 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in East Waterford?
January has the most truck crashes in Juniata County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Waterford?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Juniata County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does East Waterford compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Juniata County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in East Waterford?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.