Brokenstraw, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brokenstraw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brokenstraw and Warren County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Warren County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Pennsylvania
Warren County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Warren County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Warren County: 23.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Brokenstraw since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Brokenstraw happened on US-6 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Brokenstraw fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 53 |
| SR-0062 | 31 |
| SR-0027 | 20 |
| SR-6006 | 14 |
| SR-0957 | 13 |
| SR-0059 | 9 |
| SR-0948 | 7 |
| SR-0426 | 6 |
Brokenstraw at a glance
| Population | 1,667 |
| Land area | 38.0 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16329) | $64,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16329) | $107,149 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 21 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 18 | -11% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | -10% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +0% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brokenstraw
How many truck accidents are there in Brokenstraw?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (90 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Brokenstraw?
The worst month is October: 14.0% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brokenstraw?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brokenstraw compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brokenstraw?
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.