Vandergrift, PA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vandergrift: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vandergrift 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. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Westmoreland County: September garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of the year's total).
Overview
Police reported 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks in Westmoreland County since 2015: 1,010 people were injured and 56 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Vandergrift since 2015, this page uses Westmoreland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-66 leads within 10 miles of Vandergrift with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and SR-0066 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Vandergrift fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-66; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-66 | 6 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-0066 | 1 |
| SR-366 | 1 |
| SR-780 | 1 |
| Ssr-4059 Crestview Dr | 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 |
Vandergrift at a glance
| Population | 4,955 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,641 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 15629) | $55,278 |
| Median home value (ZIP 15629) | $74,039 |
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. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vandergrift
How many truck crashes happen in Vandergrift?
Westmoreland County has had 2,418 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,010 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vandergrift?
SR-66 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vandergrift since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Vandergrift?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Vandergrift?
91 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Westmoreland County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vandergrift compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westmoreland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vandergrift?
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.