ZIP 16923 (Genesee, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16923: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Potter County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Potter County: 19.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 26 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 57 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 16923.
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 16923 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 19.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 16923 at a glance
| Population | 1,457 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,864 |
| Median home value | $181,433 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 16923
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 16923?
Potter County has had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 16923?
February has the most truck crashes in Potter County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 16923?
Since 2015, Potter County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 16923 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 16923?
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.