Buffalo Township, Union County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buffalo Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Union County and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Pennsylvania
Union County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 7.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 1.83 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 3.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Union County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Union County at a glance: 18.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 787 people and killed 78.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 21 truck crashes were reported in Buffalo Township, Union County since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 17.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 49.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by US-15 (4), SR-0304 (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Buffalo Township, Union County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 21.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 10 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 199 |
| SR-0015 | 111 |
| SR-0045 | 32 |
| SR-0192 | 14 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 11 |
| SR-1002 | 8 |
| SR-0104 | 8 |
| SR-1011 | 6 |
Buffalo Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 3,571 |
| Land area | 30.1 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17837) | $88,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17837) | $285,655 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 34 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 36 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 32 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buffalo Township, Union County
How common are truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Union County?
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (787 injured, 78 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Buffalo Township, Union County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Buffalo since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Buffalo Township, Union County?
The worst month is December: 17.0% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Buffalo Township, Union County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Buffalo Township, Union County compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 89.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buffalo Township, Union 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.