ZIP 15558 (Salisbury, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15558: 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 sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerset County at a glance: 16.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somerset County. They injured 415 people and killed 31.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-219 New Germany Rd (1) and US-219 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15558 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.4% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 3 |
| CR-219 New Germany Rd | 1 |
| US-219 | 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 15558 at a glance
| Population | 1,960 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,038 |
| Median home value | $139,278 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15558
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15558?
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somerset County (415 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15558?
NHTSA data shows I-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15558 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15558?
January has the most truck crashes in Somerset County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15558?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Somerset County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15558 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somerset County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15558?
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.