Harrison Township, Potter County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison Township, Potter County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrison Township, Potter County and Potter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Potter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Potter County compares with Pennsylvania
Potter County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Potter 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 and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Potter County: 19.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Potter County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
Harrison Township, Potter County had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Potter County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harrison since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Harrison Township, Potter County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- With 19.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 23 |
| SR-0049 | 14 |
| SR-0449 | 5 |
| SR-0044 | 5 |
| SR-0872 | 3 |
| SR-4013 | 3 |
| Grand Army Of The Repu Hw | 2 |
| SR-0155 | 2 |
Harrison Township, Potter County at a glance
| Population | 1,009 |
| Land area | 36.4 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16927) | $60,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16927) | $141,130 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrison Township, Potter County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison Township, Potter County?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Potter County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 26 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrison Township, Potter County?
February has the most truck crashes in Potter County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrison Township, Potter County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Harrison Township, Potter County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrison Township, Potter 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.