ZIP 15466 (Newell, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15466: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Fayette County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Fayette County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 8.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15466 is I-70, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-51 (4), I-43 (1) and National Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 4.4% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 5.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15466 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 (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 15466 at a glance
| Population | 413 |
| Density | 602 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,429 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15466
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15466?
611 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 319 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15466?
I-70 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15466 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15466?
The worst month is January: 11.1% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15466?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15466 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 15466?
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.