Morris Township, Clearfield County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morris Township, Clearfield County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morris Township, Clearfield County 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clearfield County at a glance: 26.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across 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 7 truck crashes reported in Morris Township, Clearfield County 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
26.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Morris is US-322, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-80 (4), 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%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (21% of them).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Morris Township, Clearfield County 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
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 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-0053 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 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 |
Morris Township, Clearfield County at a glance
| Population | 2,722 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
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. 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 Morris Township, Clearfield County
How many truck crashes happen in Morris Township, Clearfield County?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clearfield County (697 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morris Township, Clearfield County?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morris: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morris Township, Clearfield County?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Clearfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morris Township, Clearfield County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clearfield County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Morris Township, Clearfield County compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Morris Township, Clearfield County?
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.