Rostraver, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rostraver: 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 270 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rostraver compares with Pennsylvania
Rostraver against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rostraver stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rostraver | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.8 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.1% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rostraver has lower values than Pennsylvania for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rostraver: January the month with the most truck crashes: 16.3% of the year's total.
Overview
Rostraver has recorded 270 truck crashes since 2015, with 95 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-51 (3), I-43 (1) and SR-3016 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 6.3%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for Rostraver fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rostraver
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 7 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| SR-3016 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| SR-981 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rostraver) |
|---|---|
| I-0070 | 156 |
| SR-0051 | 48 |
| SR-0201 | 20 |
| SR-0906 | 7 |
| SR-8024 | 6 |
| SR-3003 | 6 |
| SR-3008 | 3 |
| Finley Rd | 3 |
Rostraver at a glance
| Population | 11,445 |
| Land area | 32.1 sq mi |
| Density | 356 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15012) | $60,172 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15012) | $200,672 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rostraver 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 | 17 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | -4% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 18 | +7% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +31% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rostraver
How many truck crashes happen in Rostraver?
Since 2015, 270 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rostraver (95 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rostraver?
NHTSA data shows I-70 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rostraver since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rostraver?
Truck crashes in Rostraver peak in January, with 16.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rostraver?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rostraver since 2015, 6.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rostraver compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Rostraver has 201.8 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rostraver?
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.