ZIP 16874 (Snow Shoe, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16874: 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,239 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Centre County. They injured 579 people and killed 57.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
I-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16874 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 16874 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Centre County.
- Look at alternatives to I-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.4% 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 Centre County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 8 |
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 16874 at a glance
| Population | 1,220 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Median home value | $177,148 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 87 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 16874
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16874?
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 16874?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16874 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16874?
The worst month is January: 10.3% of truck crashes in Centre County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16874?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Centre County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16874 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 16874?
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.