ZIP 17745 (Lock Haven, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 17745: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clinton 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 676 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clinton County compares with Pennsylvania
Clinton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clinton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clinton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Clinton County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clinton County at a glance: 33.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 676 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clinton County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
33.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 17745 since 2015: Island Rd (1), SR-150 (1) and SR-4001 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 17745 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clinton County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 33.5% 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 Clinton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Island Rd | 1 |
| SR-150 | 1 |
| SR-4001 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clinton County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 461 |
| SR-0220 | 38 |
| SR-0064 | 38 |
| SR-0150 | 24 |
| SR-0120 | 21 |
| Z H Confair Memorial Hw | 17 |
| SR-0880 | 11 |
| SR-0664 | 7 |
ZIP 17745 at a glance
| Population | 17,718 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,555 |
| Median home value | $173,159 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clinton 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 | 46 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +7% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 59 | +24% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 46 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 59. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 17745
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 17745?
Clinton County has had 676 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 32.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 17745?
Truck crashes in Clinton County peak in December, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 17745?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clinton County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 17745 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Clinton County records 153.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 17745?
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.