Lock Haven, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lock Haven: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lock Haven 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clinton County at a glance: 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 15 truck crashes reported in Lock Haven since 2015, this page uses Clinton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (19.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lock Haven is I-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-150 (2), US-220 (2) and Island Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Lock Haven fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-150 | 2 |
| US-220 | 2 |
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-64 | 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 |
Lock Haven at a glance
| Population | 8,531 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3,418 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lock Haven
How many truck accidents are there in Lock Haven?
Clinton County has had 676 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lock Haven?
I-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lock Haven since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lock Haven?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in December, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lock Haven?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lock Haven compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 153.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lock Haven?
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.