Larimer, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Larimer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Larimer and Somerset County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Somerset County numbers.
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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Somerset County: 16.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
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.
Larimer had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Somerset County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Larimer since 2015: SR-160 (1), SR-2030 (1), SR-47 (1) and US-219 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Larimer fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-2030 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| US-219 | 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 |
Larimer at a glance
| Population | 532 |
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15552) | $65,551 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15552) | $143,002 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Larimer
How many truck crashes happen in Larimer?
932 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 415 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Larimer?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Larimer?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Larimer compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Larimer?
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.