Conemaugh Township, Cambria County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County and Cambria County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cambria County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cambria County compares with Pennsylvania
Cambria County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cambria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Cambria County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cambria County: 22.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 553 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cambria County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County since 2015, this page uses Cambria County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-56 leads within 10 miles of Conemaugh with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fifty Acre Rd (1), S Railroad Av (1) and SR-0403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Conemaugh Township, Cambria County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-56 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cambria County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.0% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2023, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cambria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 3 |
| Fifty Acre Rd | 1 |
| S Railroad Av | 1 |
| SR-0403 | 1 |
| SR-271 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-219 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cambria County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 117 |
| SR-0219 | 63 |
| SR-0056 | 62 |
| SR-0271 | 32 |
| SR-0053 | 24 |
| SR-0422 | 15 |
| SR-0756 | 14 |
| SR-0036 | 12 |
Conemaugh Township, Cambria County at a glance
| Population | 1,888 |
| Land area | 11.2 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15945) | $68,203 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15945) | $98,471 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cambria 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 | 50 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +11% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 55 | -1% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | -21% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Conemaugh Township, Cambria County
How many truck crashes happen in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County?
Since 2015, 553 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cambria County (239 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County?
NHTSA data shows SR-56 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Conemaugh since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County?
Truck crashes in Cambria County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County?
Since 2015, Cambria County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Conemaugh Township, Cambria County compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cambria County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Conemaugh Township, Cambria 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.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2023; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.