Armagh Township, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Armagh Township: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Armagh Township and Mifflin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mifflin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 325 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mifflin County compares with Pennsylvania
Mifflin County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mifflin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mifflin County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Mifflin County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Armagh Township: US-322 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Armagh since 2015.
Overview
Mifflin County has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 106 truck crashes reported in Armagh Township since 2015, this page uses Mifflin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Armagh is US-322, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-0322 (1), US-522 (1) and Us-322Twentyeighth Division Hw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Armagh Township fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mifflin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 2 |
| US-0322 | 1 |
| US-522 | 1 |
| Us-322Twentyeighth Division Hw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mifflin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0322 | 131 |
| SR-0022 | 75 |
| SR-0655 | 28 |
| SR-0522 | 13 |
| Twenty Eighth Division Hw | 13 |
| SR-1005 | 11 |
| SR-3002 | 7 |
| SR-2002 | 4 |
Armagh Township at a glance
| Population | 4,053 |
| Land area | 92.8 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17063) | $75,444 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17063) | $131,487 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mifflin 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | -5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Armagh Township
How common are truck crashes in Armagh Township?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Mifflin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 138 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Armagh Township?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Armagh: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Armagh Township?
Truck crashes in Mifflin County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Armagh Township?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mifflin County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Armagh Township compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Mifflin County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Armagh Township?
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.