Brown Township, Mifflin County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown Township, Mifflin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brown Township, Mifflin County 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 |
Mifflin County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Brown Township, Mifflin County at a glance: US-322 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brown: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Mifflin County has recorded 325 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Brown Township, Mifflin County since 2015, this page uses Mifflin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of Brown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-45 (1), SR-655 (1) and US-0322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Brown Township, Mifflin County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mifflin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Mifflin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| SR-655 | 1 |
| US-0322 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 |
Brown Township, Mifflin County at a glance
| Population | 4,170 |
| Land area | 32.8 sq mi |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17084) | $80,197 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17084) | $193,824 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brown Township, Mifflin County
How many truck accidents are there in Brown Township, Mifflin County?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Mifflin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 138 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brown Township, Mifflin County?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brown: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brown Township, Mifflin County?
Truck crashes in Mifflin County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brown Township, Mifflin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Mifflin County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Brown Township, Mifflin County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Mifflin County has 60.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brown Township, Mifflin 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.