Steuben, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Steuben: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Steuben 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).
Crawford County at a glance: 23.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Crawford County has recorded 407 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Steuben had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crawford County numbers.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 23.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Steuben happened on SR-1007 (1), SR-1018 (1), SR-8 (1), SR-89 (1) and Whitney Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Steuben 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.
- With 23.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-1007 | 1 |
| SR-1018 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| Whitney Rd | 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 |
Steuben at a glance
| Population | 758 |
| Land area | 24.2 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16404) | $65,972 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16404) | $155,835 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Steuben
How common are truck crashes in Steuben?
407 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 163 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Steuben?
February has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Steuben?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Steuben compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Steuben?
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.