ZIP 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15218: 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 15218: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 15218 (3.2 → 6.6).
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
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), SR-48 (3) and SR-130 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 260 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (10% of them).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15218 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.
- 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
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 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-3104 | 2 |
| SR-885 | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 15218 at a glance
| Population | 13,379 |
| Density | 2,254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,960 |
| Median home value | $216,806 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 398 to 482. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 15218
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15218?
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 15218?
I-376 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15218 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15218?
August has the most truck crashes in Allegheny County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15218?
Since 2015, Allegheny County has reported 260 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15218 compared 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 15218?
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.