ZIP 15510 (Somerset, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15510: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset 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
17 of 932 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Pennsylvania
Somerset County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Somerset County has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share. It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerset County at a glance: 16.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 932 truck crashes since 2015, with 415 people injured and 31 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
I-76 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15510 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-2030 (1), SR-2031 (1) and SR-3010 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 17 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15510 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 5 |
| SR-2030 | 1 |
| SR-2031 | 1 |
| SR-3010 | 1 |
| SR-3015 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 480 |
| SR-0031 | 65 |
| SR-0219 | 62 |
| SR-0160 | 46 |
| SR-0030 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 30 |
| SR-0281 | 25 |
| SR-0601 | 17 |
ZIP 15510 at a glance
| Population | 2,118 |
| Density | 4,661 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 67 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 81 | +20% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | -19% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | +27% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 67 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15510
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15510?
Somerset County has had 932 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 415 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15510?
I-76 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15510 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15510?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15510?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15510 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 111.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15510?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.