Bethel Township, Armstrong County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethel Township, Armstrong County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethel Township, Armstrong County and Armstrong County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Armstrong County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Pennsylvania
Armstrong County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Armstrong County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Armstrong County: 4.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Armstrong County. They injured 139 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Bethel Township, Armstrong County had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Armstrong County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bethel since 2015: SR-56 (2), US-422 (2), SR-0028 (1), SR-0056 (1) and SR-4023 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Bethel Township, Armstrong County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| SR-0028 | 1 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-4023 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 95 |
| SR-0028 | 49 |
| SR-0056 | 24 |
| SR-0268 | 15 |
| SR-0085 | 14 |
| SR-0066 | 10 |
| Benjamin Franklin Hw | 4 |
| SR-0128 | 4 |
Bethel Township, Armstrong County at a glance
| Population | 1,066 |
| Land area | 15.3 sq mi |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16226) | $63,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16226) | $141,946 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | 32 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethel Township, Armstrong County
How many truck accidents are there in Bethel Township, Armstrong County?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bethel Township, Armstrong County?
Truck crashes in Armstrong County peak in October, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bethel Township, Armstrong County?
Since 2015, Armstrong County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bethel Township, Armstrong County compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bethel Township, Armstrong County?
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.