Liberty Township, McKean County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty Township, McKean County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Pennsylvania on 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 207 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McKean County. They injured 72 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Liberty Township, McKean County had 13 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Liberty since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Liberty Township, McKean County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McKean County.
- 23.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Liberty Township, McKean County at a glance
| Population | 1,558 |
| Land area | 84.5 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16743) | $54,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16743) | $121,518 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Liberty Township, McKean County
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty Township, McKean County?
McKean County has had 207 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Liberty Township, McKean County?
January has the most truck crashes in McKean County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Liberty 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 Liberty 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 Liberty Township, McKean County?
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.