ZIP 16727 (Derrick City, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McKean 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
6 of 207 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McKean County compares with Pennsylvania
McKean County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McKean County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
McKean County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for McKean County: 23.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 207 crashes involving commercial trucks in McKean County since 2015: 72 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16727 happened on SR-346 (2) and CR-19 Five Mile Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 16727 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McKean County.
- With 23.5% 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 McKean County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-346 | 2 |
| CR-19 Five Mile Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McKean County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0219 | 60 |
| SR-0006 | 43 |
| SR-0046 | 18 |
| SR-0146 | 12 |
| SR-0155 | 10 |
| SR-0346 | 10 |
| SR-0059 | 7 |
| SR-0066 | 6 |
ZIP 16727 at a glance
| Population | 37 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McKean 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 16 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | -15% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16727?
207 truck crashes have been reported in McKean County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 72 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16727?
Truck crashes in McKean County peak in January, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McKean County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16727 compare with Pennsylvania?
McKean County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16727?
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.