Somerset County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerset County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 932 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Pennsylvania
Somerset County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Somerset County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerset County at a glance: 16.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 415 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Somerset County is I-76, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-31 (3), SR-56 (3) and I-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Somerset County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 16.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 10 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-56 | 3 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-2030 | 1 |
| SR-2031 | 1 |
| SR-3010 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| SR-985 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 480 |
| SR-0031 | 65 |
| SR-0219 | 62 |
| SR-0160 | 46 |
| SR-0030 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 30 |
| SR-0281 | 25 |
| SR-0601 | 17 |
Somerset County at a glance
| Population | 72,134 |
| Land area | 1,075.0 sq mi |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,627 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 67 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 81 | +20% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | -19% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Somerset County
ZIP codes in Somerset County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Somerset County
How many truck accidents are there in Somerset County?
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somerset County (415 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Somerset County?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Somerset County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somerset County?
The worst month is January: 14.1% of truck crashes in Somerset County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Somerset County?
Since 2015, Somerset County has reported 17 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Somerset County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Somerset County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.