ZIP 15433 (East Millsboro, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15433: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Pennsylvania
Fayette County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fayette County at a glance: 5.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fayette County. They injured 319 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.8% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.6% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-21 (3), I-43 (1) and National Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (15%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15433 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% 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
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 5 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| National Pike | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-4006 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0119 | 120 |
| SR-0040 | 115 |
| SR-0051 | 57 |
| SR-0021 | 26 |
| SR-0201 | 17 |
| SR-0982 | 16 |
| SR-0711 | 15 |
| I-7043 | 15 |
ZIP 15433 at a glance
| Population | 550 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,051 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 46 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 43 | -7% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | -2% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 55 | +30% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 46 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15433
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15433?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (319 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15433?
I-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15433 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15433?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15433?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15433 compare with Pennsylvania?
Fayette County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15433?
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.