Sickles Corner, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sickles Corner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sickles Corner and Blair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blair County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Blair County compares with Pennsylvania
Blair County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blair County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Blair County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Sickles Corner: SR-453 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sickles Corner: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Blair County has recorded 617 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sickles Corner since 2015; patterns below come from Blair County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-453 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-99 (2), SR-0886 (1) and SR-764 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sickles Corner fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-453; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Blair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-453 | 3 |
| I-99 | 2 |
| SR-0886 | 1 |
| SR-764 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blair County) |
|---|---|
| I-0099 | 156 |
| SR-0022 | 79 |
| SR-0764 | 42 |
| SR-1001 | 41 |
| SR-0036 | 39 |
| SR-3013 | 21 |
| SR-0453 | 16 |
| SR-0164 | 16 |
Sickles Corner at a glance
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16617) | $52,609 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16617) | $141,132 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blair 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 | 52 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 48 | -8% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 46 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 51 | +11% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 52 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sickles Corner
How many truck accidents are there in Sickles Corner?
Blair County has had 617 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sickles Corner?
NHTSA data shows SR-453 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sickles Corner since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sickles Corner?
Truck crashes in Blair County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sickles Corner?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blair County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Sickles Corner compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 43.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blair County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sickles Corner?
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.