ZIP 15010 (Beaver Falls, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Beaver County, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Beaver County compares with Pennsylvania
Beaver County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaver County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Beaver County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 15010 at a glance: I-76 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15010 since 2015.
Overview
Beaver County has recorded 832 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-288 (2), SR-18 (1) and SR-351 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Their busiest month is January, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15010 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Beaver County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 Beaver County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 3 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-4002 | 1 |
| SR-4013 | 1 |
| SR-488 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaver County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 190 |
| SR-0051 | 87 |
| SR-0018 | 73 |
| I-0376 | 53 |
| SR-0068 | 53 |
| SR-0065 | 43 |
| SR-2004 | 19 |
| SR-0030 | 17 |
ZIP 15010 at a glance
| Population | 28,542 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,200 |
| Median home value | $190,277 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaver 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 | 62 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 54 | -13% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 60 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 72 | +22% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 62 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15010
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15010?
Beaver County has had 832 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 15010?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15010: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15010?
The worst month is September: 10.5% of truck crashes in Beaver County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15010?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaver County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15010 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Beaver County has 42.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15010?
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.