Clearfield Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clearfield Borough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clearfield Borough 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 |
Clearfield County sits below Pennsylvania 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 Clearfield County: 26.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clearfield County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Clearfield Borough since 2015, this page uses Clearfield County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clearfield since 2015: I-80 (3), US-322 (3), SR-879 (2), SR-0879 (1) and SR-153 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is January, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clearfield Borough fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Clearfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| US-322 | 3 |
| SR-879 | 2 |
| SR-0879 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-970 | 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 |
Clearfield Borough at a glance
| Population | 5,794 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,214 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16843) | $43,365 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clearfield Borough
How many truck accidents are there in Clearfield Borough?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clearfield County (697 injured, 44 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clearfield Borough?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Clearfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clearfield Borough?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearfield County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clearfield Borough compare with Pennsylvania?
Clearfield County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clearfield Borough?
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.