Ehrenfeld, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ehrenfeld: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ehrenfeld 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 sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cambria County at a glance: 22.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Cambria County has recorded 553 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ehrenfeld since 2015, this page uses Cambria County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ehrenfeld is US-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fifty Acre Rd (1), S Railroad Av (1) and SR-0403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ehrenfeld fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.9% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 22.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 2 |
| Fifty Acre Rd | 1 |
| S Railroad Av | 1 |
| SR-0403 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-129 | 1 |
| US-219 | 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 |
Ehrenfeld at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 456 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15956) | $52,448 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15956) | $97,268 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ehrenfeld
How common are truck crashes in Ehrenfeld?
Since 2015, 553 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cambria County (239 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ehrenfeld?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ehrenfeld: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ehrenfeld?
Truck crashes in Cambria County peak in January, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ehrenfeld?
Since 2015, Cambria County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ehrenfeld compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Cambria County has 38.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ehrenfeld?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.