ZIP 15623 (Claridge, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15623: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Westmoreland 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Westmoreland County compares with Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Westmoreland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Westmoreland County: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Westmoreland County. They injured 1,010 people and killed 56.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-48 (3), SR-66 (3) and US-30 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15623 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 6 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| Jefferson St | 1 |
| SR-0066 | 1 |
| SR-0130 | 1 |
| SR-366 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Westmoreland County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 518 |
| I-0070 | 348 |
| SR-0022 | 261 |
| SR-0030 | 192 |
| SR-0066 | 101 |
| SR-0119 | 85 |
| SR-0031 | 68 |
| SR-0051 | 48 |
ZIP 15623 at a glance
| Population | 1,135 |
| Density | 368 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,335 |
| Median home value | $242,027 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Westmoreland 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 | 193 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 197 | +2% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 170 | -14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 201 | +19% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 193 a year in the 1990s and 201 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15623
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15623?
Since 2015, 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westmoreland County (1,010 injured, 56 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15623?
NHTSA data shows US-22 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15623 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15623?
January has the most truck crashes in Westmoreland County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15623?
Since 2015, Westmoreland County has reported 91 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15623 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Westmoreland County records 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15623?
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.