ZIP 16821 (Allport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16821: 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 |
Clearfield County sits below Pennsylvania 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.
The headline for Clearfield County: 26.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 26.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16821 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-80 (4), SR-0053 (1) and SR-2035 (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 16821 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-322, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- With 26.3% 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
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 Clearfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 8 |
| I-80 | 4 |
| SR-0053 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-970 | 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 16821 at a glance
| Population | 93 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 103 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16821
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16821?
Clearfield County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 44.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 16821?
NHTSA data shows US-322 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16821 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16821?
February has the most truck crashes in Clearfield County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16821?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clearfield County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16821 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Clearfield County has 146.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16821?
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.