ZIP 16620 (Brisbin, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clearfield 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
3.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clearfield County compares with Pennsylvania
Clearfield County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clearfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clearfield County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 33.5% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clearfield County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Clearfield County: 26.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Clearfield County has recorded 1,352 truck crashes since 2015, with 697 people injured and 44 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16620 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-53 (3) and SR-350 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.6, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- With 26.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clearfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 6 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clearfield County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 839 |
| SR-0322 | 99 |
| SR-0153 | 59 |
| SR-0879 | 50 |
| SR-0219 | 49 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 47 |
| SR-0255 | 35 |
| SR-0053 | 28 |
ZIP 16620 at a glance
| Population | 326 |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,857 |
| Median home value | $149,007 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clearfield 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 | 103 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 118 | +15% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 99 | -16% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 120 | +21% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 120 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16620?
Clearfield County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 44.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 16620?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16620: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16620?
February has the most truck crashes in Clearfield County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16620?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clearfield County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 16620 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Clearfield County records 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16620?
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.