Potter Township, Centre County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Potter Township, Centre County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Potter Township, Centre County and Centre County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Centre County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 1,239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Centre County compares with Pennsylvania
Centre County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Centre County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Centre County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Centre County: 15.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Centre County has recorded 1,239 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 57 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 79 truck crashes reported in Potter Township, Centre County since 2015, this page uses Centre County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-322 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-45 (2), I-99 (1) and SR-322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Potter Township, Centre County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Centre County.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Centre County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 5 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| I-99 | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| Us-322Twentyeighth Division Hw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Centre County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 528 |
| SR-0322 | 179 |
| I-0099 | 146 |
| SR-0150 | 49 |
| SR-0026 | 36 |
| SR-0045 | 31 |
| SR-0064 | 25 |
| SR-0350 | 25 |
Potter Township, Centre County at a glance
| Population | 3,636 |
| Land area | 58.6 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16828) | $76,468 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16828) | $272,192 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Centre 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 | 87 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 108 | +24% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 83 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | +28% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 87 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Potter Township, Centre County
How common are truck crashes in Potter Township, Centre County?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Potter Township, Centre County?
US-322 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Potter since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter Township, Centre County?
Truck crashes in Centre County peak in January, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Potter Township, Centre County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Centre County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Potter Township, Centre County compare with Pennsylvania?
Centre County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Potter Township, Centre 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.