Somerset Borough, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerset Borough: 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
5 of 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset Borough compares with Pennsylvania
Somerset Borough against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset Borough stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset Borough | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 365.5 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 6.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Somerset Borough sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerset Borough at a glance: 21.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Police reported 245 crashes involving commercial trucks in Somerset Borough since 2015: 125 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Somerset is I-76, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-31 (3), SR-2030 (1) and SR-2031 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Somerset Borough fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 21.6% 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 Borough
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 8 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-2030 | 1 |
| SR-2031 | 1 |
| SR-3010 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset Borough) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 124 |
| SR-0031 | 39 |
| SR-0281 | 13 |
| SR-0601 | 13 |
| SR-3041 | 6 |
| SR-0219 | 5 |
| SR-2047 | 3 |
| Samuels Rd | 2 |
Somerset Borough at a glance
| Population | 5,870 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,151 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset Borough 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 | 15 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 23 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | -15% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 21 | +7% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somerset Borough
How many truck crashes happen in Somerset Borough?
245 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset Borough since 2015, with 4 deaths and 125 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Somerset Borough?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerset since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somerset Borough?
January has the most truck crashes in Somerset Borough, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Somerset Borough?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset Borough since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Somerset Borough compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset Borough has 365.5 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Somerset Borough?
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.