Monroe Township, Clarion County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe Township, Clarion County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Monroe 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 44 truck crashes were reported in Monroe Township, Clarion County since 2015; patterns below come from Clarion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Monroe is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Monroe Township, Clarion County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Clarion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| 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 |
Monroe Township, Clarion County at a glance
| Population | 1,481 |
| Land area | 29.4 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16255) | $56,058 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16255) | $130,392 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Monroe Township, Clarion County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe Township, Clarion County?
731 truck crashes have been reported in Clarion County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 503 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Monroe Township, Clarion County?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Monroe: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Monroe Township, Clarion County?
Truck crashes in Clarion County peak in January, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe Township, Clarion County?
Since 2015, Clarion County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Monroe Township, Clarion County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarion County has 166.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Monroe 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.