Nittany, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nittany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nittany 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 sits below Pennsylvania 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.
The headline for Clinton County: 33.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
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 0 truck crashes reported in Nittany 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.
33.5% 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 Nittany is I-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-64 (2), SR-8010 (2) and SR-150 (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 Nittany fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-8010 | 2 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
Nittany at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16848) | $62,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16848) | $143,034 |
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 Nittany
How many truck crashes happen in Nittany?
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 Nittany?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nittany since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nittany?
The worst month is December: 19.5% of truck crashes in Clinton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nittany?
Since 2015, Clinton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nittany compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Clinton County has 153.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nittany?
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.