Colerain Township, Bedford County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colerain Township, Bedford County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colerain Township, Bedford County and Bedford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bedford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 1,110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Pennsylvania
Bedford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Bedford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Bedford County at a glance: 1 in 87 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 1,110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedford County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Colerain Township, Bedford County since 2015; patterns below come from Bedford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Colerain since 2015 were spread across roads: I-76 (2), US-30 (2), SR-96 (1) and US-220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Colerain Township, Bedford County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 530 |
| SR-0030 | 163 |
| I-0070 | 89 |
| SR-0220 | 37 |
| SR-4009 | 23 |
| SR-0026 | 23 |
| I-0099 | 23 |
| SR-0056 | 21 |
Colerain Township, Bedford County at a glance
| Population | 1,142 |
| Land area | 41.9 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15522) | $57,029 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15522) | $199,675 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 72 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 95 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 72 | -24% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 94 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colerain Township, Bedford County
How common are truck crashes in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
Bedford County has had 1,110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 24.
When do most truck crashes happen in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
The worst month is November: 9.8% of truck crashes in Bedford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Colerain Township, Bedford County compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 198.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bedford County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Colerain Township, Bedford County?
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.