St. Vincent College, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Vincent College: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Vincent College 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Westmoreland County: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Westmoreland County has recorded 2,418 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,010 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in St. Vincent College since 2015; patterns below come from Westmoreland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-76 (2), US-30 (2) and SR-0130 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 91 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for St. Vincent College fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- 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 Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 4 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| SR-0130 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 1 |
| SR-819 | 1 |
| SR-981 | 1 |
| US-119 | 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 |
St. Vincent College at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15650) | $63,305 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15650) | $180,631 |
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 St. Vincent College
How common are truck crashes in St. Vincent College?
2,418 truck crashes have been reported in Westmoreland County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 1,010 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in St. Vincent College?
US-22 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Vincent College since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Vincent College?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Vincent College?
Since 2015, Westmoreland County has reported 91 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Vincent College compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westmoreland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Vincent College?
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.