Spring Church, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring Church: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring Church 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. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Spring Church at a glance: SR-66 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Spring Church 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spring Church since 2015, this page uses Armstrong County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-66 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and Ssr-4059 Crestview Dr (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 Spring Church fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| Ssr-4059 Crestview Dr | 1 |
| US-422 | 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 |
Spring Church at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15686) | $49,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15686) | $214,449 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring Church
How many truck crashes happen in Spring Church?
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 Spring Church?
Since 2015, SR-66 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spring Church: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spring Church?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Spring Church?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Spring Church compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Armstrong County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Spring Church?
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.