Crawford, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crawford 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 |
Clinton 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.
What stands out in Clinton County: 33.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Clinton County has recorded 676 truck crashes since 2015, with 427 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Crawford since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 56.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
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 Crawford with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Island Rd (1), SR-150 (1) and SR-880 (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 Crawford fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 33.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 6 |
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-880 | 1 |
| US-220 | 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 |
Crawford at a glance
| Population | 981 |
| Land area | 22.1 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 17747) | $71,731 |
| Median home value (ZIP 17747) | $206,318 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crawford
How many truck crashes happen in Crawford?
Clinton County has had 676 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crawford?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Crawford since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crawford?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in December, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crawford?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crawford compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 153.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clinton County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford?
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.