Skelp, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skelp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Skelp 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 |
Blair County has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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 Skelp: SR-453 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Skelp.
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 Skelp since 2015; patterns below come from Blair County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 48.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-453 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 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.
Their busiest month is February, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Skelp fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Skelp at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16684) | $34,107 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 52 a year in the 1990s and 51 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Skelp
How many truck crashes happen in Skelp?
617 truck crashes have been reported in Blair County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 241 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Skelp?
NHTSA data shows SR-453 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Skelp since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Skelp?
January has the most truck crashes in Blair County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Skelp?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blair County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Skelp compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Blair County has 43.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Skelp?
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.