ZIP 15210 (Pittsburgh, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15210: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 15210: I-376 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 15210.
Overview
Police reported 5,621 crashes involving commercial trucks in Allegheny County since 2015: 2,165 people were injured and 83 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-376 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-51 (4), I-279 (2) and SR-3104 (2).
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 15210 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-376; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 |
| I-279 | 2 |
| SR-3104 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-885 | 2 |
| 18th St | 1 |
| 5th Ave | 1 |
| Bado Aly | 1 |
| CR-OLD Clairton Rd | 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 15210 at a glance
| Population | 25,227 |
| Density | 2,070 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,169 |
| Median home value | $99,427 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. 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 15210
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15210?
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 15210?
I-376 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15210 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15210?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in Allegheny County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15210?
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 15210 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 38.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Allegheny County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15210?
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.