Smethport, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smethport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smethport 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. It runs above Pennsylvania on 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
McKean County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
Smethport had 4 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
January has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Smethport since 2015: SR-146 (1) and SR-646 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Smethport 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-146 | 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 |
Smethport at a glance
| Population | 1,380 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 821 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smethport
How many truck crashes happen in Smethport?
207 truck crashes have been reported in McKean County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 72 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Smethport?
January has the most truck crashes in McKean County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smethport?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McKean County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Smethport compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McKean County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Smethport?
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.