ZIP 16732 (Gifford, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16732: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, McKean County is lower on 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).
McKean County at a glance: 23.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
McKean County has recorded 207 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.5% 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 16732 happened on SR-346 (2) and SR-646 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16732 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.5% 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
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 |
| SR-646 | 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 16732 at a glance
| Population | 241 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,393 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16732
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16732?
McKean County has had 207 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 72 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16732?
January has the most truck crashes in McKean County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16732?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McKean County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16732 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, McKean County has 45.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16732?
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.