Mineral Springs, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mineral Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mineral Springs 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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.
Clearfield County at a glance: 26.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Clearfield County has recorded 1,352 truck crashes since 2015, with 697 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Mineral Springs had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clearfield County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
US-322 leads within 10 miles of Mineral Springs with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (2), SR-879 (2) and SR-0879 (1).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.6 deaths compared with 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Mineral Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-322; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 5 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-879 | 2 |
| SR-0879 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 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 |
Mineral Springs at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16855) | $71,667 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16855) | $125,922 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mineral Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Mineral Springs?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clearfield County (697 injured, 44 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mineral Springs?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mineral Springs: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mineral Springs?
Truck crashes in Clearfield County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mineral Springs?
Since 2015, Clearfield County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Mineral Springs compare with Pennsylvania?
Clearfield County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mineral Springs?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.