North Apollo, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Apollo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Apollo 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 |
Armstrong County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for North Apollo: SR-66 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Apollo: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 287 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Armstrong County. They injured 139 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
North Apollo had 0 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
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Apollo is SR-66, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and SR-0066 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for North Apollo fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 6 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-0066 | 1 |
| SR-366 | 1 |
| SR-780 | 1 |
| Ssr-4059 Crestview Dr | 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 |
North Apollo at a glance
| Population | 1,215 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,238 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15673) | $66,629 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15673) | $138,796 |
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 North Apollo
How common are truck crashes in North Apollo?
Armstrong County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Apollo?
NHTSA data shows SR-66 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Apollo since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in North Apollo?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Apollo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in North Apollo compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Armstrong County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Apollo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.