White Deer, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White Deer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White Deer 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Union County is lower 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
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 787 people and killed 78.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 183 truck crashes reported in White Deer since 2015, this page uses Union County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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 (11). After it: US-15 (6), SR-405 (1) and SR-45 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for White Deer fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 21.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 11 |
| US-15 | 6 |
| SR-405 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
White Deer at a glance
| Population | 4,374 |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17856) | $91,661 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17856) | $211,249 |
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 White Deer
How many truck accidents are there in White Deer?
446 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 78 deaths and 787 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in White Deer?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of White Deer since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in White Deer?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 17.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in White Deer?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does White Deer compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 89.9 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in White Deer?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.