Decatur Township, Mifflin County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Decatur Township, Mifflin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Decatur 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.
Mifflin County at a glance: 1 in 51 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 325 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mifflin County. They injured 138 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Decatur Township, Mifflin County since 2015; patterns below come from Mifflin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Decatur since 2015: SR-235 (1), SR-35 (1), US-0322 (1), US-322 (1) and US-522 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Decatur Township, Mifflin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-235 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-0322 | 1 |
| US-322 | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 |
Decatur Township, Mifflin County at a glance
| Population | 2,926 |
| Land area | 45.1 sq mi |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17841) | $63,269 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17841) | $165,765 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Decatur Township, Mifflin County
How common are truck crashes in Decatur Township, Mifflin County?
325 truck crashes have been reported in Mifflin County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur Township, Mifflin County?
The worst month is October: 11.4% of truck crashes in Mifflin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Decatur 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 Decatur Township, Mifflin County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 60.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mifflin County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Decatur Township, Mifflin County?
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.