ZIP 15463 (Merrittstown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15463: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fayette County at a glance: 5.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.8% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
8.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15463 is SR-51, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-21 (2), I-43 (1) and National Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
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 15463 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| I-43 | 1 |
| National Pike | 1 |
| SR-166 | 1 |
| SR-4006 | 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 15463 at a glance
| Population | 59 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 46 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15463
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15463?
Fayette County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 319 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15463?
NHTSA data shows SR-51 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15463 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15463?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in January, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15463?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15463 compare with Pennsylvania?
Fayette County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15463?
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.