ZIP 15049 (Harwick, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15049: 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 |
Allegheny County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 15049: I-76 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 15049.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Allegheny County. They injured 2,165 people and killed 83.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every 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.
5.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-76 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Blockdale St (1), SR-1001 (1) and SR-2058 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 260 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in 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 15049 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-76 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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 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-1001 | 1 |
| SR-2058 | 1 |
| SR-2086 | 1 |
| SR-2122 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 15049 at a glance
| Population | 974 |
| Density | 671 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,595 |
| Median home value | $139,649 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 398 a year in the 1990s and 482 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 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15049
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15049?
5,621 truck crashes have been reported in Allegheny County since 2015, with 83 deaths and 2,165 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15049?
Since 2015, I-76 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15049: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15049?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in Allegheny County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15049?
Garbage trucks were involved in 260 reported crashes in Allegheny County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15049 compared 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 15049?
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.