Foster Township, McKean County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Foster Township, McKean County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Foster Township, McKean County and McKean County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McKean County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKean County compares with Pennsylvania
McKean County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
McKean County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
McKean County at a glance: 23.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 207 crashes involving commercial trucks in McKean County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Foster Township, McKean County had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McKean County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.5% 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 Foster happened on SR-346 (2) and SR-646 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Foster Township, McKean County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter 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 McKean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-346 | 2 |
| SR-646 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKean County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0219 | 60 |
| SR-0006 | 43 |
| SR-0046 | 18 |
| SR-0146 | 12 |
| SR-0155 | 10 |
| SR-0346 | 10 |
| SR-0059 | 7 |
| SR-0066 | 6 |
Foster Township, McKean County at a glance
| Population | 3,897 |
| Land area | 46.2 sq mi |
| Density | 84 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKean 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | -15% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Foster Township, McKean County
How common are truck crashes in Foster Township, McKean County?
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McKean County (72 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Foster Township, McKean County?
Truck crashes in McKean County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Foster Township, McKean County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKean County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Foster Township, McKean County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
McKean County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Foster Township, McKean 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.