Brady Township, Clarion County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brady Township, Clarion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brady Township, Clarion County and Clarion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clarion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 731 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarion County compares with Pennsylvania
Clarion County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 166.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clarion 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 Clarion County: 28.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 731 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarion County. They injured 503 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brady Township, Clarion County since 2015; patterns below come from Clarion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brady since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-268 (1), SR-4023 (1) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Brady Township, Clarion County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 28.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Clarion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-268 | 1 |
| SR-4023 | 1 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarion County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 558 |
| SR-0066 | 45 |
| SR-0322 | 29 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 18 |
| SR-0208 | 11 |
| SR-0036 | 10 |
| SR-0068 | 9 |
| SR-0028 | 7 |
Brady Township, Clarion County at a glance
| Population | 73 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16028) | $62,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16028) | $160,732 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarion 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 | 66 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | -10% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 62 | +40% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 66 to 62. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brady Township, Clarion County
How many truck accidents are there in Brady Township, Clarion County?
Since 2015, 731 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarion County (503 injured, 33 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Brady Township, Clarion County?
The worst month is January: 15.6% of truck crashes in Clarion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brady Township, Clarion County?
Since 2015, Clarion County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brady Township, Clarion County compared with Pennsylvania?
Clarion County records 166.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brady Township, Clarion County?
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.