ZIP 15673 (North Apollo, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15673: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Armstrong 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
14 of 287 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Pennsylvania
Armstrong County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Armstrong County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 15673: SR-66 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15673 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 287 crashes involving commercial trucks in Armstrong County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-66 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15673 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and SR-0066 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-66, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% 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
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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 6 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-0066 | 1 |
| SR-366 | 1 |
| SR-780 | 1 |
| Ssr-4059 Crestview Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0422 | 95 |
| SR-0028 | 49 |
| SR-0056 | 24 |
| SR-0268 | 15 |
| SR-0085 | 14 |
| SR-0066 | 10 |
| Benjamin Franklin Hw | 4 |
| SR-0128 | 4 |
ZIP 15673 at a glance
| Population | 1,156 |
| Density | 826 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,629 |
| Median home value | $138,796 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | 32 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 38 | +19% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 27 | -30% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | -14% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15673
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15673?
Armstrong County has had 287 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15673?
Since 2015, SR-66 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15673: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15673?
October has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15673?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15673 compare with Pennsylvania?
Armstrong County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15673?
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.