Mead, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mead: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mead 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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).
Warren County at a glance: 23.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 90 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 26 truck crashes were reported in Mead since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mead since 2015: US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Mead fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 1 |
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 |
Mead at a glance
| Population | 1,266 |
| Land area | 78.6 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16352) | $40,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16352) | $131,657 |
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 Mead
How many truck crashes happen in Mead?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (90 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mead?
The worst month is October: 14.0% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mead?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mead compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mead?
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.