Valley-Hi, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley-Hi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley-Hi and Fulton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fulton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Pennsylvania
Fulton County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 284.3 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 44.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Fulton County has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Fulton County: 44.7% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 24.2% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 478 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 181 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Valley-Hi since 2015, this page uses Fulton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Valley-Hi with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-70 (2), I-76 (2) and SR-915 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for Valley-Hi fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 14.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-915 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 214 |
| I-0070 | 133 |
| SR-0522 | 41 |
| SR-0030 | 29 |
| SR-0913 | 7 |
| SR-0915 | 7 |
| Mainline Turnpike Hw | 5 |
| SR-0016 | 4 |
Valley-Hi at a glance
| Population | 9 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 16691) | $67,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 16691) | $192,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 38 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 38 | +0% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +16% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley-Hi
How many truck crashes happen in Valley-Hi?
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (181 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Valley-Hi?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley-Hi: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley-Hi?
The worst month is January: 11.5% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley-Hi?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valley-Hi compare with Pennsylvania?
Fulton County records 284.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley-Hi?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.