Crawford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Pennsylvania
Crawford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Crawford County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Crawford County: 23.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 407 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crawford County. They injured 163 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
23.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Crawford County is SR-27, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-322 (2), I-79 (1) and SR-1007 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Crawford County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.1% 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 3 |
| US-322 | 2 |
| I-79 | 1 |
| SR-1007 | 1 |
| SR-1018 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-285 | 1 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 95 |
| SR-0006 | 47 |
| SR-0322 | 23 |
| SR-0008 | 19 |
| SR-0027 | 17 |
| SR-0285 | 16 |
| SR-0089 | 13 |
| SR-0198 | 13 |
Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 82,089 |
| Land area | 1,012.4 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,068 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 41 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | -25% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +12% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crawford County
ZIP codes in Crawford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crawford County
How common are truck crashes in Crawford County?
Since 2015, 407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (163 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Crawford County?
Since 2015, SR-27 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Crawford County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crawford County?
The worst month is February: 10.1% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crawford County?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Crawford County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Crawford County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.