ZIP 15207 (Pittsburgh, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15207: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 15207: I-376 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15207: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegheny County since 2015: 2,165 people were injured and 83 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-376 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15207 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-51 (4), SR-48 (3) and I-279 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 260 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is July, with 10% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15207 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-376, 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.
- 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
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 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 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| I-279 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-3104 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-885 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| 18th St | 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 15207 at a glance
| Population | 10,961 |
| Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,427 |
| Median home value | $153,434 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 15207
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15207?
5,621 truck crashes have been reported in Allegheny County since 2015, with 83 deaths and 2,165 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15207?
NHTSA data shows I-376 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15207 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15207?
Truck crashes in Allegheny County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15207?
Garbage trucks were involved in 260 reported crashes in Allegheny County since 2015 (4.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15207 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegheny County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15207?
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.