Lewis Township, Union County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lewis Township, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lewis 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.
The headline for Union County: 18.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Union County has recorded 446 truck crashes since 2015, with 787 people injured and 78 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Lewis 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.6% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Lewis with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-104 (1), SR-204 (1) and SR-880 (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 Lewis Township, Union County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.8% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-880 | 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 |
Lewis Township, Union County at a glance
| Population | 1,469 |
| Land area | 38.7 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17844) | $68,314 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17844) | $232,336 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lewis Township, Union County
How many truck accidents are there in Lewis Township, Union County?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 787 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lewis Township, Union County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lewis since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lewis Township, Union County?
The worst month is December: 17.0% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lewis Township, Union County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Lewis Township, Union County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lewis 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.