Hector, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hector: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hector 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Potter County at a glance: 19.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Potter County has recorded 78 truck crashes since 2015, with 26 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hector since 2015, this page uses Potter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hector 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 Hector fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.7% 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
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 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 |
Hector at a glance
| Population | 335 |
| Land area | 41.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16943) | $58,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16943) | $226,588 |
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 Hector
How common are truck crashes in Hector?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Potter County (26 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hector?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Potter County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hector?
Since 2015, Potter County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Hector compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hector?
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.