Springdale, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springdale and Allegheny County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Allegheny County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allegheny County compares with Pennsylvania
Allegheny County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegheny County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Allegheny County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Springdale: SR-66 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Springdale since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegheny County since 2015: 2,165 people were injured and 83 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Springdale since 2015, this page uses Allegheny County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-66 leads within 10 miles of Springdale with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-76 (2), SR-130 (2) and Blockdale St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 260 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Springdale fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Allegheny County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| Blockdale St | 1 |
| SR-1001 | 1 |
| SR-2058 | 1 |
| SR-2086 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-366 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegheny County) |
|---|---|
| I-0376 | 558 |
| I-0079 | 350 |
| SR-0051 | 312 |
| I-6000 | 306 |
| SR-0028 | 205 |
| SR-0837 | 159 |
| SR-0065 | 155 |
| SR-0008 | 133 |
Springdale at a glance
| Population | 3,272 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,503 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15144) | $67,520 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15144) | $153,652 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegheny 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 | 398 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 366 | -8% | 7.8 |
| 2010s | 409 | +12% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 482 | +18% | 7.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 398 a year in the 1990s and 482 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springdale
How many truck accidents are there in Springdale?
5,621 truck crashes have been reported in Allegheny County since 2015, with 83 deaths and 2,165 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Springdale?
NHTSA data shows SR-66 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springdale since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Springdale?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in Allegheny County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 260 reported crashes in Allegheny County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Springdale compare with Pennsylvania?
Allegheny County records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Springdale?
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.