Beaver Township, Crawford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaver Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Beaver Township, Crawford County and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Crawford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crawford County at a glance: 23.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 407 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Beaver Township, Crawford County had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crawford County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaver since 2015 were spread across roads: I-90 (2), SR-18 (1) and US-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Beaver Township, Crawford County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.1% 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-6 | 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 |
Beaver Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 789 |
| Land area | 36.7 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16435) | $59,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16435) | $126,622 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaver Township, Crawford County
How many truck crashes happen in Beaver Township, Crawford County?
Crawford County has had 407 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 163 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Beaver Township, Crawford County?
The worst month is February: 10.1% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Beaver Township, Crawford County?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Beaver Township, Crawford County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Beaver Township, 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.