Otto, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Otto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Otto 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, McKean County is lower 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).
What stands out in McKean County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Otto since 2015, this page uses McKean County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 23.5% 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 Otto since 2015: SR-346 (1) and SR-646 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Otto fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 1 |
| 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 |
Otto at a glance
| Population | 1,467 |
| Land area | 34.9 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16745) | $48,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16745) | $105,835 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Otto
How common are truck crashes in Otto?
207 truck crashes have been reported in McKean County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 72 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Otto?
January has the most truck crashes in McKean County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Otto?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKean County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Otto compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
McKean County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Otto?
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.