Watson Township, Warren County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watson Township, Warren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watson Township, Warren County 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
The headline for Warren County: 23.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Watson Township, Warren County had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Warren County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Watson since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Watson Township, Warren County 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.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Watson Township, Warren County at a glance
| Population | 222 |
| Land area | 50.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16351) | $51,515 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16351) | $88,304 |
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 Watson Township, Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Watson Township, Warren County?
200 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 90 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Watson Township, Warren County?
The worst month is October: 14.0% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Watson Township, Warren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Watson Township, Warren County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Warren County records 45.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Watson Township, Warren County?
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.