Miller Township, Perry County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miller Township, Perry County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Miller Township, Perry County and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Pennsylvania
Perry County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Perry County has lower values than Pennsylvania for morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Miller Township, Perry County: US-11 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Miller since 2015.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 326 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Miller Township, Perry County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Perry County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-11 (1), SR-147 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Miller Township, Perry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-11, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0011 | 125 |
| SR-0022 | 87 |
| SR-0034 | 26 |
| SR-0850 | 12 |
| SR-0074 | 10 |
| SR-0017 | 9 |
| Susquehanna Tr | 7 |
| SR-0274 | 6 |
Miller Township, Perry County at a glance
| Population | 983 |
| Land area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17074) | $81,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17074) | $229,560 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 31 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 24 | -14% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +18% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Miller Township, Perry County
How common are truck crashes in Miller Township, Perry County?
326 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 142 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Miller Township, Perry County?
Since 2015, US-11 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Miller: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Miller Township, Perry County?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in December, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Miller Township, Perry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Miller Township, Perry County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 58.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Miller Township, Perry 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.