ZIP 16224 (Fairmount City, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 731 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarion County compares with Pennsylvania
Clarion County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clarion County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 166.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 35.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 34.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Clarion County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clarion County: 28.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 731 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clarion County since 2015: 503 people were injured and 33 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
28.9% 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 ZIP 16224 happened on I-80 (3) and SR-28 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16224 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarion County.
- With 28.9% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clarion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarion County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 558 |
| SR-0066 | 45 |
| SR-0322 | 29 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 18 |
| SR-0208 | 11 |
| SR-0036 | 10 |
| SR-0068 | 9 |
| SR-0028 | 7 |
ZIP 16224 at a glance
| Population | 763 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,643 |
| Median home value | $158,139 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarion 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 | 66 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | -10% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 45 | -25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 62 | +40% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 62 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16224?
Since 2015, 731 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarion County (503 injured, 33 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16224?
Truck crashes in Clarion County peak in January, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16224?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clarion County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16224 compared with Pennsylvania?
Clarion County records 166.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16224?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.