Gregg Township, Union County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gregg Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gregg 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Union County at a glance: 18.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Union County has recorded 446 truck crashes since 2015, with 787 people injured and 78 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Gregg Township, Union County had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Union County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 17.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gregg is I-80, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-15 (4), SR-8002 (3) and Church St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Gregg 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter 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 | 9 |
| US-15 | 4 |
| SR-8002 | 3 |
| Church St | 1 |
| N Loyalsock Ave | 1 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Gregg Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 3,771 |
| Land area | 14.9 sq mi |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gregg Township, Union County
How many truck crashes happen in Gregg Township, Union County?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 787 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gregg Township, Union County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gregg: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gregg Township, Union County?
The worst month is December: 17.0% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gregg Township, Union County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Gregg Township, Union County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 89.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gregg 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.