ZIP 15201 (Pittsburgh, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15201: 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).
What stands out in ZIP 15201: I-376 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 15201.
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%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15201 is I-376, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-51 (3), I-279 (2) and I-76 (2).
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 15201 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Allegheny County.
- Check whether your routes use I-376, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Allegheny County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-376 | 8 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| I-279 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-3104 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-885 | 2 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| 5th Ave | 1 |
| Bado Aly | 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 15201 at a glance
| Population | 13,333 |
| Density | 2,674 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,231 |
| Median home value | $295,415 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. 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 15201
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15201?
Since 2015, 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Allegheny County (2,165 injured, 83 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 15201?
Since 2015, I-376 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15201: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15201?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in Allegheny County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15201?
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 15201 compared with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Allegheny County has 38.6 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15201?
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.