Union Township, Lebanon County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union Township, Lebanon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 321 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union Township, Lebanon County compares with Pennsylvania
Union Township, Lebanon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union Township, Lebanon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union Township, Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 977.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 12.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 49% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 50.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.2% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 27.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Union Township, Lebanon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Union Township, Lebanon County at a glance: 50.8% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 19.0% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 321 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union Township, Lebanon County. They injured 175 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 34.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-78 (3), SR-72 (2) and SR-934 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Union Township, Lebanon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Union Township, Lebanon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 17 |
| I-78 | 3 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| SR-934 | 2 |
| 9th St | 1 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| SR-4001 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-743 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union Township, Lebanon County) |
|---|---|
| I-0081 | 214 |
| I-0078 | 54 |
| Old Forge Rd | 13 |
| SR-0072 | 13 |
| SR-4020 | 7 |
| SR-8008 | 5 |
| American Legion Mem Hw | 3 |
| SR-8016 | 2 |
Union Township, Lebanon County at a glance
| Population | 2,910 |
| Land area | 29.6 sq mi |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17038) | $75,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17038) | $253,311 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union Township, Lebanon 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 | 12 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +25% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +6% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | +119% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union Township, Lebanon County
How common are truck crashes in Union Township, Lebanon County?
321 truck crashes have been reported in Union Township, Lebanon County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 175 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union Township, Lebanon County?
I-81 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union Township, Lebanon County?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Union Township, Lebanon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Union Township, Lebanon County?
Since 2015, Union Township, Lebanon County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Union Township, Lebanon County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Union Township, Lebanon County has 977.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Union Township, Lebanon 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.