ZIP 15562 (Springs, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15562: 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 |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Somerset County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is 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
Somerset County has recorded 932 truck crashes since 2015, with 415 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 49.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15562 is I-68, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-219 New Germany Rd (1) and US-219 (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 15562 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 16.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 15562 at a glance
| Population | 344 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,844 |
| Median home value | $203,377 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 15562
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15562?
932 truck crashes have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 415 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 15562?
NHTSA data shows I-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15562 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15562?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15562?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15562 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Somerset County records 111.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15562?
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.