Brush Valley, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brush Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brush Valley and Indiana County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Indiana County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 456 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indiana County compares with Pennsylvania
Indiana County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Indiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Indiana County: 5.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 2.6 in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Indiana County has recorded 456 truck crashes since 2015, with 216 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Brush Valley since 2015, this page uses Indiana County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brush Valley is US-422, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (2), SR-954 (2) and SR-0056 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Brush Valley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indiana County.
- Look at alternatives to US-422 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-954 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-4005 | 1 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 119 |
| SR-0422 | 69 |
| SR-0119 | 62 |
| SR-0286 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 31 |
| SR-0403 | 20 |
| SR-0954 | 10 |
| SR-0553 | 10 |
Brush Valley at a glance
| Population | 1,678 |
| Land area | 41.3 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15720) | $69,722 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indiana 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 | 47 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +17% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -3% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 37 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brush Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Brush Valley?
Indiana County has had 456 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brush Valley?
NHTSA data shows US-422 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brush Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brush Valley?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Indiana County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brush Valley?
Since 2015, Indiana County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brush Valley compared with Pennsylvania?
Indiana County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brush Valley?
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.