ZIP 16878 (West Decatur, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16878: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on 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
Police reported 1,352 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clearfield County since 2015: 697 people were injured and 44 were 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%.
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
26.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-322 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16878 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-53 (2), I-80 (1) and SR-0053 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
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 16878 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-322 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clearfield County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| I-80 | 1 |
| SR-0053 | 1 |
| SR-0879 | 1 |
| SR-2035 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-879 | 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 16878 at a glance
| Population | 1,783 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,169 |
| Median home value | $126,761 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 103 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 16878
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16878?
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 16878?
NHTSA data shows US-322 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16878 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16878?
Truck crashes in Clearfield County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16878?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clearfield County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 16878 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16878?
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.