ZIP 16927 (Harrison Valley, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 16927: 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
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. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Potter County: 19.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 78 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 26 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 16927 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2).
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 16927 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- 19.7% 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 Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
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 16927 at a glance
| Population | 614 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,625 |
| Median home value | $141,130 |
| 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 16927
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 16927?
Potter County has had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 26 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 16927?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 16927?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Potter County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 16927 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 40.4 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 16927?
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.