ZIP 16868 (Pine Grove Mills, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16868: 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 |
Centre County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Centre County at a glance: 15.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 1,239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Centre County since 2015: 579 people were injured and 57 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.4% 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 (3). It is followed by SR-45 (2), I-99 (1) and SR-322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16868 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 15.4% 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
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 Centre County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-322 | 3 |
| 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 16868 at a glance
| Population | 1,050 |
| Density | 267 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,412 |
| Median home value | $372,790 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16868
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16868?
Centre County has had 1,239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 579 people and killing 57.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 16868?
US-322 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 16868 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16868?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Centre County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16868?
Since 2015, Centre County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16868 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 65.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Centre County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16868?
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.