Emlenton, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emlenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emlenton and Venango County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Venango County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Venango County compares with Pennsylvania
Venango County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Venango County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Venango County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Venango County at a glance: 19.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Venango County has recorded 444 truck crashes since 2015, with 209 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Emlenton since 2015; patterns below come from Venango County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.3% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
19.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Emlenton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-208 (1) and SR-268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Emlenton fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Venango County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 19.9% 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
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 Venango County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Venango County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 202 |
| SR-0062 | 51 |
| SR-0008 | 48 |
| SR-0322 | 29 |
| SR-0417 | 12 |
| SR-0208 | 10 |
| SR-0038 | 8 |
| Z H Confair Hw | 7 |
Emlenton at a glance
| Population | 600 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,031 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16373) | $63,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16373) | $135,393 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Venango 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 | 46 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 34 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emlenton
How many truck accidents are there in Emlenton?
444 truck crashes have been reported in Venango County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 209 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Emlenton?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emlenton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Emlenton?
Truck crashes in Venango County peak in January, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Emlenton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Venango County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Emlenton compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 76.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Venango County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Emlenton?
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.