Russell, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russell 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Warren County at a glance: 23.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Warren County has recorded 200 truck crashes since 2015, with 90 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Russell since 2015; patterns below come from Warren County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
23.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russell since 2015: US-6 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Russell fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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 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 |
Russell at a glance
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16345) | $95,192 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16345) | $186,069 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Russell
How many truck crashes happen in Russell?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (90 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Russell?
October has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Russell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Russell compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Warren County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Russell?
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.