ZIP 16801 (State College, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Centre 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
19 of 1,239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Centre County compares with Pennsylvania
Centre County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Centre County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Centre 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 on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Centre County: 15.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Centre County has recorded 1,239 truck crashes since 2015, with 579 people injured and 57 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16801 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-45 (2), I-99 (1) and SR-322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Centre County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| I-99 | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Centre County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 528 |
| SR-0322 | 179 |
| I-0099 | 146 |
| SR-0150 | 49 |
| SR-0026 | 36 |
| SR-0045 | 31 |
| SR-0064 | 25 |
| SR-0350 | 25 |
ZIP 16801 at a glance
| Population | 40,774 |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,836 |
| Median home value | $412,010 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Centre 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 | 87 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 108 | +24% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 83 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 106 | +28% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 87 a year in the 1990s and 106 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16801
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16801?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 16801?
US-322 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16801 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16801?
January has the most truck crashes in Centre County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16801?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Centre County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16801 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Centre County records 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16801?
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.