ZIP 15434 (Elco, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15434: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
4.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Pennsylvania
Washington County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 23% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washington County sits below Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 15434 at a glance: I-70 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15434 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 862 people and killed 38.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
I-70 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15434 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-51 (4), I-43 (1) and National Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 50 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15434 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-70 | 8 |
| SR-51 | 4 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| National Pike | 1 |
| SR-4006 | 1 |
| US-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-0070 | 835 |
| I-0079 | 253 |
| SR-0018 | 94 |
| SR-0019 | 56 |
| SR-0040 | 45 |
| SR-0022 | 43 |
| SR-0088 | 33 |
| SR-0519 | 33 |
ZIP 15434 at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,224 |
| Median home value | $165,261 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 127 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 115 | -9% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 153 | +33% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 147 | -4% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 127 a year in the 1990s and 147 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15434
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15434?
1,982 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 862 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 15434?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15434 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15434?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15434?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15434 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 80.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15434?
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.