Vicksburg, Union County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vicksburg, Union County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vicksburg, 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). Where it is higher: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Vicksburg, Union County since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
21.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Vicksburg with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-15 (3), SR-0304 (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Vicksburg, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| US-15 | 3 |
| SR-0304 | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-522 | 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 |
Vicksburg, Union County at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vicksburg, Union County
How many truck accidents are there in Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, Union County?
I-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vicksburg since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vicksburg, 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 Vicksburg, Union County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vicksburg, Union County compare 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 Vicksburg, 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.