ZIP 15030 (Creighton, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Allegheny 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Allegheny County compares with Pennsylvania
Allegheny County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Allegheny County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.6 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Allegheny County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 15030: I-76 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15030 since 2015.
Overview
Allegheny County has recorded 5,621 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,165 people injured and 83 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15030 is I-76, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Blockdale St (1), SR-0008 (1) and SR-1001 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 260 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (10%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 1.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15030 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Allegheny County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 2 |
| Blockdale St | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-1001 | 1 |
| SR-2058 | 1 |
| SR-2086 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-780 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Allegheny County) |
|---|---|
| I-0376 | 558 |
| I-0079 | 350 |
| SR-0051 | 312 |
| I-6000 | 306 |
| SR-0028 | 205 |
| SR-0837 | 159 |
| SR-0065 | 155 |
| SR-0008 | 133 |
ZIP 15030 at a glance
| Population | 1,018 |
| Density | 262 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,094 |
| Median home value | $90,486 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Allegheny 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 | 398 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 366 | -8% | 7.8 |
| 2010s | 409 | +12% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 482 | +18% | 7.4 |
In the 1990s about 398 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 482. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15030
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15030?
Since 2015, 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegheny County (2,165 injured, 83 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15030?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15030: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15030?
Truck crashes in Allegheny County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15030?
260 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Allegheny County since 2015, 4.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15030 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegheny County has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15030?
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.