East Huntingdon, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Huntingdon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in East Huntingdon and Westmoreland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Westmoreland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Westmoreland County compares with Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westmoreland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Westmoreland County has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Westmoreland County at a glance: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks in Westmoreland County since 2015: 1,010 people were injured and 56 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
East Huntingdon had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Westmoreland County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of East Huntingdon is SR-31, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-70 (2), I-76 (2) and US-119 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
91 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for East Huntingdon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| US-119 | 2 |
| SR-0031 | 1 |
| SR-1042 | 1 |
| SR-981 | 1 |
| SR-982 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westmoreland County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 518 |
| I-0070 | 348 |
| SR-0022 | 261 |
| SR-0030 | 192 |
| SR-0066 | 101 |
| SR-0119 | 85 |
| SR-0031 | 68 |
| SR-0051 | 48 |
East Huntingdon at a glance
| Population | 7,576 |
| Land area | 33.0 sq mi |
| Density | 230 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15612) | $59,018 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westmoreland 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 | 193 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 197 | +2% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 170 | -14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 201 | +19% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 193 a year in the 1990s and 201 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 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Huntingdon
How many truck accidents are there in East Huntingdon?
Since 2015, 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westmoreland County (1,010 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Huntingdon?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Huntingdon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Huntingdon?
Truck crashes in Westmoreland County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in East Huntingdon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Westmoreland County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does East Huntingdon compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Westmoreland County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Huntingdon?
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.