Elk Township, Clarion County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elk Township, Clarion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elk 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 |
Clarion County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clarion County at a glance: 28.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 731 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarion County since 2015: 503 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Elk Township, Clarion County since 2015; patterns below come from Clarion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (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.
28.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-208 (2), SR-66 (2) and SR-9202 (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 Elk Township, Clarion County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-208 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| SR-9202 | 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 |
Elk Township, Clarion County at a glance
| Population | 1,398 |
| Land area | 31.5 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16254) | $56,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16254) | $151,248 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Elk Township, Clarion County
How many truck accidents are there in Elk Township, Clarion County?
Since 2015, 731 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarion County (503 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elk Township, Clarion County?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elk since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk Township, Clarion County?
Truck crashes in Clarion County peak in January, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elk Township, Clarion County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Clarion County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Elk Township, Clarion County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 166.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clarion County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Elk 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.