Chester Hill, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chester Hill and Clearfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clearfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clearfield County compares with Pennsylvania
Clearfield County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clearfield 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.
The headline for Clearfield County: 26.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clearfield County. They injured 697 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Chester Hill since 2015, this page uses Clearfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
26.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-322 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-80 (2), SR-0053 (1) and SR-2035 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (21%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Chester Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clearfield County.
- With 26.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clearfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 7 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-0053 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clearfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 839 |
| SR-0322 | 99 |
| SR-0153 | 59 |
| SR-0879 | 50 |
| SR-0219 | 49 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 47 |
| SR-0255 | 35 |
| SR-0053 | 28 |
Chester Hill at a glance
| Population | 791 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,786 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16840) | $46,540 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearfield 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 | 103 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 118 | +15% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 99 | -16% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 120 | +21% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 103 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chester Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Chester Hill?
Clearfield County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 44.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chester Hill?
NHTSA data shows US-322 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chester Hill since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chester Hill?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Clearfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chester Hill?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clearfield County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Chester Hill compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clearfield County has 146.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chester Hill?
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.