ZIP 16748 (Shinglehouse, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16748: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Potter 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
2 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Potter County compares with Pennsylvania
Potter County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Potter County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Potter County at a glance: 19.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 26 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16748 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-417 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16748 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-417 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 23 |
| SR-0049 | 14 |
| SR-0449 | 5 |
| SR-0044 | 5 |
| SR-0872 | 3 |
| SR-4013 | 3 |
| Grand Army Of The Repu Hw | 2 |
| SR-0155 | 2 |
ZIP 16748 at a glance
| Population | 2,908 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Median home value | $104,875 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16748?
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Potter County (26 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16748?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16748?
Since 2015, Potter County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16748 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16748?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.