ZIP 16915 (Coudersport, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16915: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Potter 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
2 of 78 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Potter County compares with Pennsylvania
Potter County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Potter County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Potter County: 19.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 78 crashes involving commercial trucks in Potter County since 2015: 26 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
19.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 16915 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16915 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- With 19.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0006 | 23 |
| SR-0049 | 14 |
| SR-0449 | 5 |
| SR-0044 | 5 |
| SR-0872 | 3 |
| SR-4013 | 3 |
| Grand Army Of The Repu Hw | 2 |
| SR-0155 | 2 |
ZIP 16915 at a glance
| Population | 5,600 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,781 |
| Median home value | $181,671 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 8 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -11% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16915
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 16915?
78 truck crashes have been reported in Potter County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 26 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 16915?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Potter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 16915?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16915 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16915?
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.