ZIP 17066 (Mount Union, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17066: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Huntingdon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Huntingdon County compares with Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Huntingdon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Huntingdon County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Huntingdon County: 5.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Huntingdon County. They injured 75 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 17066 is US-22, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-0522 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 5.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17066 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Huntingdon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 6 |
| SR-0522 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Huntingdon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 41 |
| I-6000 | 33 |
| SR-0026 | 17 |
| SR-0522 | 16 |
| SR-0453 | 14 |
| SR-0994 | 7 |
| SR-0655 | 5 |
| SR-0641 | 3 |
ZIP 17066 at a glance
| Population | 5,102 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,765 |
| Median home value | $123,801 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Huntingdon 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 | 20 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 18 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 11 | -37% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | +40% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17066
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 17066?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Huntingdon County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 17066?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 17066: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 17066?
Truck crashes in Huntingdon County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 17066?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Huntingdon County since 2015 (5.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 17066 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Huntingdon County has 33.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 17066?
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.