West Deer, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Deer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Deer 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).
The headline for West Deer: SR-8 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Deer since 2015.
Overview
Allegheny County has recorded 5,621 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,165 people injured and 83 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 25 truck crashes were reported in West Deer since 2015; patterns below come from Allegheny County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Deer is SR-8, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Blockdale St (1), I-76 (1) and SR-0008 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 260 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (10% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for West Deer fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-8 | 3 |
| Blockdale St | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1001 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| SR-910 | 1 |
| US-19 | 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 |
West Deer at a glance
| Population | 12,242 |
| Land area | 28.9 sq mi |
| Density | 423 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15006) | $79,417 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 398 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 482. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Deer
How many truck accidents are there in West Deer?
Since 2015, 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegheny County (2,165 injured, 83 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Deer?
SR-8 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Deer since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Deer?
August has the most truck crashes in Allegheny County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Deer?
Since 2015, Allegheny County has reported 260 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does West Deer compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Allegheny County records 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Deer?
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.