Castanea, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castanea: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castanea and Clinton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clinton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 676 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Pennsylvania
Clinton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clinton 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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 33.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 676 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Castanea had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clinton County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 19.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 56.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 33.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Castanea with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-150 (2), US-220 (2) and Island Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Castanea fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Winter Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 461 |
| SR-0220 | 38 |
| SR-0064 | 38 |
| SR-0150 | 24 |
| SR-0120 | 21 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 17 |
| SR-0880 | 11 |
| SR-0664 | 7 |
Castanea at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 805 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 46 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +24% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 59 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castanea
How many truck accidents are there in Castanea?
Since 2015, 676 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clinton County (427 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Castanea?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Castanea since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Castanea?
The worst month is December: 19.5% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Castanea?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Castanea compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 153.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Castanea?
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.