Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sadsbury 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 |
Crawford County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Crawford County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 Sadsbury happened on I-79 (1) and US-19 (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 Sadsbury 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.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
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 |
Sadsbury Township, Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 2,709 |
| Land area | 23.5 sq mi |
| Density | 115 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sadsbury Township, Crawford County
How common are truck crashes in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County?
407 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 163 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County?
February has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sadsbury Township, 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 Sadsbury Township, Crawford County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sadsbury 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.