ZIP 16370 (West Hickory, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16370: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forest 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
0 of 37 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Forest County compares with Pennsylvania
Forest County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forest County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forest County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Forest County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Forest County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forest County. They injured 11 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 109 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 16.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16370 since 2015: SR-27 (1) and SR-62 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Forest County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16370 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 21.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Forest County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-27 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forest County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0066 | 15 |
| SR-0899 | 8 |
| SR-0036 | 7 |
| SR-0062 | 3 |
| SR-0666 | 1 |
| SR-2005 | 1 |
| SR-3001 | 1 |
| SR-3004 | 1 |
ZIP 16370 at a glance
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,833 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forest 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -10% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | -36% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +9% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16370
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16370?
Since 2015, 37 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Forest County (11 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16370?
The worst month is December: 13.5% of truck crashes in Forest County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16370?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Forest County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16370 compared with Pennsylvania?
Forest County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16370?
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.