Conneaut Lake, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conneaut Lake: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conneaut Lake 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 163 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Conneaut Lake 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Conneaut Lake happened on I-79 (1), US-19 (1) and US-322 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Conneaut Lake fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.1% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-79 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| US-322 | 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 |
Conneaut Lake at a glance
| Population | 612 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,632 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16316) | $62,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16316) | $163,466 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conneaut Lake
How common are truck crashes in Conneaut Lake?
407 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 163 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Conneaut Lake?
The worst month is February: 10.1% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conneaut Lake?
Since 2015, Crawford County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Conneaut Lake compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 42.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Conneaut Lake?
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.