Henry Clay, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry Clay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henry Clay and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Pennsylvania
Fayette County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Fayette County: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 319 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 27 truck crashes were reported in Henry Clay since 2015; patterns below come from Fayette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henry Clay since 2015 were spread across roads: US-40 (2), US-0040 (1) and Us-National Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Henry Clay fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-40 | 2 |
| US-0040 | 1 |
| Us-National Pike | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0119 | 120 |
| SR-0040 | 115 |
| SR-0051 | 57 |
| SR-0021 | 26 |
| SR-0201 | 17 |
| SR-0982 | 16 |
| SR-0711 | 15 |
| I-7043 | 15 |
Henry Clay at a glance
| Population | 1,692 |
| Land area | 51.2 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15459) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15459) | $176,977 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 46 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -7% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 55 | +30% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henry Clay
How common are truck crashes in Henry Clay?
Fayette County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry Clay?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henry Clay?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henry Clay compare with Pennsylvania?
Fayette County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henry Clay?
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.