Parker, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Parker 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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.
The headline for Clarion County: 28.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Clarion County has recorded 731 truck crashes since 2015, with 503 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Parker had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clarion County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.4%).
November through March accounts for 56.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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 Parker is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-268 (2) and SR-208 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Parker fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarion County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-268 | 2 |
| SR-208 | 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 |
Parker at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 709 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16049) | $62,650 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16049) | $130,542 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Parker
How common are truck crashes in Parker?
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 Parker?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Parker since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Parker?
January has the most truck crashes in Clarion County, 15.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Parker?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Clarion County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Parker 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 Parker?
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.