ZIP 16837 (Glen Richey, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16837: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clearfield County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clearfield County: 26.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clearfield County. They injured 697 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-322 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-80 (2), SR-53 (2) and SR-879 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (21%).
They recorded 3.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16837 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clearfield County.
- With 26.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 3 |
| I-80 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| SR-879 | 2 |
| SR-0879 | 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 16837 at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,063 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16837
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16837?
Since 2015, 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clearfield County (697 injured, 44 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 16837?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16837: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16837?
Truck crashes in Clearfield County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16837?
Since 2015, Clearfield County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16837 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 146.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clearfield County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16837?
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.