ZIP 16373 (Emlenton, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16373: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Venango 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 444 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Venango County compares with Pennsylvania
Venango County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Venango County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Venango County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Venango County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Venango County: 19.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 444 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Venango County. They injured 209 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 48.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-2013 (1), SR-208 (1) and SR-268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16373 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Venango County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Venango County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-2013 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-268 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Venango County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 202 |
| SR-0062 | 51 |
| SR-0008 | 48 |
| SR-0322 | 29 |
| SR-0417 | 12 |
| SR-0208 | 10 |
| SR-0038 | 8 |
| Z H Confair Hw | 7 |
ZIP 16373 at a glance
| Population | 3,254 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,047 |
| Median home value | $135,393 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Venango 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 | 46 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | -22% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 34 | -4% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16373
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16373?
Venango County has had 444 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 209 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 16373?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16373: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16373?
Truck crashes in Venango County peak in January, with 14.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16373?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Venango County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16373 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Venango County has 76.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16373?
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.