Milton, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Milton 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.
What stands out in Union County: 18.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 787 people were injured and 78 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Milton had 0 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%).
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.
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come US-15 (5), SR-54 (2) and US-11 (2).
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 Milton fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 12 |
| US-15 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 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 |
Milton at a glance
| Population | 6,483 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,869 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17886) | $47,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17886) | $172,937 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Milton
How many truck crashes happen in Milton?
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 Milton?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Milton: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Milton?
The worst month is December: 17.0% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Milton?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Milton compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 89.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Milton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.