ZIP 16917 (Covington, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16917: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tioga 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
8 of 316 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tioga County compares with Pennsylvania
Tioga County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tioga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.7% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Tioga County has lower values than Pennsylvania for 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 Tioga County: 22.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Tioga County has recorded 316 truck crashes since 2015, with 158 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 22.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
US-6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 16917 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-0414 (1), SR-6 (1) and US-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 16917 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tioga County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tioga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-6 | 2 |
| SR-0414 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tioga County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0015 | 96 |
| SR-0006 | 63 |
| SR-0287 | 33 |
| SR-0414 | 18 |
| SR-2005 | 8 |
| SR-0249 | 8 |
| SR-0549 | 6 |
| SR-0660 | 5 |
ZIP 16917 at a glance
| Population | 1,293 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,321 |
| Median home value | $155,855 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tioga 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | -20% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +18% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | -6% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16917
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16917?
Since 2015, 316 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tioga County (158 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 16917?
Since 2015, US-6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16917: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16917?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Tioga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16917?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tioga County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16917 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 66.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tioga County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 16917?
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.