Wilcox, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilcox: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilcox and Elk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elk County compares with Pennsylvania
Elk County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Elk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elk County: 23.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elk County. They injured 110 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Wilcox had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Elk County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 23.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilcox since 2015: US-219 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Wilcox fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Elk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-219 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0219 | 67 |
| SR-0255 | 46 |
| SR-0948 | 43 |
| SR-0120 | 32 |
| SR-0066 | 13 |
| SR-0153 | 12 |
| SR-1001 | 4 |
| Grotzinger Rd | 3 |
Wilcox at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15845) | $68,347 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15845) | $76,667 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | -6% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | -3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilcox
How common are truck crashes in Wilcox?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Elk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox?
January has the most truck crashes in Elk County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilcox?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Elk County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wilcox compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 72.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elk County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wilcox?
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.