Orchard Hills, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orchard Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orchard Hills 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Orchard Hills at a glance: SR-66 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Orchard Hills since 2015.
Overview
Armstrong County has recorded 287 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Orchard Hills 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
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-66 leads within 10 miles of Orchard Hills with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 Orchard Hills fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Armstrong County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-66; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
Orchard Hills at a glance
| Land area | 3.9 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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orchard Hills
How many truck accidents are there in Orchard Hills?
287 truck crashes have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Orchard Hills?
Since 2015, SR-66 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orchard Hills: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orchard Hills?
Truck crashes in Armstrong County peak in October, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Orchard Hills?
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 Orchard Hills compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orchard Hills?
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.