Howe Township, Forest County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howe Township, Forest County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howe 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 |
Forest County has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Forest County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
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.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Howe Township, Forest County since 2015; patterns below come from Forest County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 21.6% 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 Howe since 2015: SR-66 (1), SR-666 (1) and SR-948 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forest County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Howe Township, Forest County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-66 | 1 |
| SR-666 | 1 |
| SR-948 | 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 |
Howe Township, Forest County at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Land area | 87.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16347) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16347) | $83,155 |
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 Howe Township, Forest County
How many truck accidents are there in Howe Township, Forest County?
37 truck crashes have been reported in Forest County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 11 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Howe Township, Forest County?
December has the most truck crashes in Forest County, 13.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Howe Township, Forest County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Forest County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Howe Township, Forest County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Forest County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Howe Township, Forest 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.