ZIP 16840 (Hawk Run, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16840: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-322 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come 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 16840 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clearfield County.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 16840 at a glance
| Population | 476 |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,540 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 103 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 16840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16840?
Clearfield County has had 1,352 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 697 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 16840?
Since 2015, US-322 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16840: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16840?
February has the most truck crashes in Clearfield County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16840?
Since 2015, Clearfield County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16840 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16840?
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.