Sheffield, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheffield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheffield 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Warren County: 23.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 90 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Sheffield 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sheffield since 2015: SR-666 (1), SR-948 (1) and 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 Sheffield fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- With 23.7% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-666 | 1 |
| SR-948 | 1 |
| 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 |
Sheffield at a glance
| Population | 1,775 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,013 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16347) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16347) | $83,155 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheffield
How many truck crashes happen in Sheffield?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 90 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheffield?
October has the most truck crashes in Warren County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sheffield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sheffield compared with Pennsylvania?
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 Sheffield?
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.