Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland 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
10 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County compares with Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County: US-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hempfield: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. They injured 112 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.7%).
Road surface: 7.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hempfield is US-22, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-76 (1), SR-0031 (1) and SR-0130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 6 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-0031 | 1 |
| SR-0130 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-819 | 1 |
| SR-993 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 64 |
| SR-0030 | 55 |
| SR-0119 | 26 |
| I-0070 | 21 |
| I-7066 | 19 |
| SR-0136 | 7 |
| SR-0066 | 7 |
| Toll Service Plaza Ramp Rd | 4 |
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County at a glance
| Population | 41,579 |
| Land area | 76.7 sq mi |
| Density | 542 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hempfield Township, 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 | 23 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 24 | +2% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | -25% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +49% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County
How common are truck crashes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County?
277 truck crashes have been reported in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 112 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County?
Since 2015, US-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hempfield: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County?
Truck crashes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 56.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County?
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.