Barnett Township, Forest County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnett Township, Forest County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnett Township, Forest County and Forest County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Forest County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forest County compares with Pennsylvania
Forest County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Forest County is lower on 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Forest County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Forest County has recorded 37 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
Barnett Township, Forest County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Forest County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnett since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Forest County.
Route planning tips for Barnett Township, Forest County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.6% 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 Forest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0066 | 15 |
| SR-0899 | 8 |
| SR-0036 | 7 |
| SR-0062 | 3 |
| SR-0666 | 1 |
| SR-2005 | 1 |
| SR-3001 | 1 |
| SR-3004 | 1 |
Barnett Township, Forest County at a glance
| Population | 292 |
| Land area | 34.3 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15828) | $36,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15828) | $129,732 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -10% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnett Township, Forest County
How many truck accidents are there in Barnett Township, Forest County?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forest County (11 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Barnett Township, Forest County?
December has the most truck crashes in Forest County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barnett Township, Forest County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forest County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Barnett Township, Forest County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Forest County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barnett Township, Forest County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.