ZIP 15554 (New Paris, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15554: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
12 of 1,110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Pennsylvania
Bedford County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.4 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 19% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Bedford 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.
What stands out in Bedford County: 1 in 87 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 1,110 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bedford County since 2015: 378 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15554 since 2015: I-76 (1), SR-96 (1), Sr-Quaker Valley Rd (1), Ssr-4009 William Penn Rd (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15554 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford County.
- 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Sr-Quaker Valley Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-4009 William Penn Rd | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 530 |
| SR-0030 | 163 |
| I-0070 | 89 |
| SR-0220 | 37 |
| SR-4009 | 23 |
| SR-0026 | 23 |
| I-0099 | 23 |
| SR-0056 | 21 |
ZIP 15554 at a glance
| Population | 2,726 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,500 |
| Median home value | $269,011 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 72 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 95 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 72 | -24% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 94 | +31% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15554
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15554?
Bedford County has had 1,110 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 378 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15554?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in November, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15554?
Since 2015, Bedford County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15554 compare with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 198.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bedford County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15554?
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.