ZIP 16403 (Cambridge Springs, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16403: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crawford 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
8 of 407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Pennsylvania
Crawford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.1% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Crawford County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Crawford County: 23.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 163 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16403 happened on SR-1007 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16403 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- 27.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.1% 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1007 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-0079 | 95 |
| SR-0006 | 47 |
| SR-0322 | 23 |
| SR-0008 | 19 |
| SR-0027 | 17 |
| SR-0285 | 16 |
| SR-0089 | 13 |
| SR-0198 | 13 |
ZIP 16403 at a glance
| Population | 6,959 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,851 |
| Median home value | $154,404 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 39 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 41 | +4% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | -25% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +12% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16403
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16403?
Crawford County has had 407 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 163 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16403?
Truck crashes in Crawford County peak in February, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16403?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16403 compared with Pennsylvania?
Crawford County records 42.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16403?
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.