Monroe Township, Juniata County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Juniata County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe Township, Juniata County 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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 the month with the most truck crashes: 11.7% of the year's total.
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.
Monroe Township, Juniata County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Juniata County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe since 2015 were spread across roads: US-11 (2), SR-0035 (1) and SR-235 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Monroe Township, Juniata County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Juniata County.
- 10.5% 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
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 Juniata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-0035 | 1 |
| SR-235 | 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 |
Monroe Township, Juniata County at a glance
| Population | 2,029 |
| Land area | 19.9 sq mi |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17086) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17086) | $194,646 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Monroe Township, Juniata County
How many truck accidents are there in Monroe Township, Juniata County?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Juniata County (61 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe Township, Juniata County?
January has the most truck crashes in Juniata County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Juniata County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Juniata County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Monroe Township, Juniata County compared with Pennsylvania?
Juniata County records 63.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Monroe Township, Juniata 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.