Mifflin Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mifflin Borough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mifflin Borough 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 runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Mifflin Borough 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mifflin since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3002 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Mifflin Borough fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Juniata County.
- With 10.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-3002 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
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 |
Mifflin Borough at a glance
| Population | 520 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,989 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17059) | $64,970 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17059) | $222,595 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mifflin Borough
How common are truck crashes in Mifflin Borough?
Juniata County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mifflin Borough?
The worst month is January: 11.7% of truck crashes in Juniata County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mifflin Borough?
Since 2015, Juniata County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Mifflin Borough 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mifflin Borough?
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.