ZIP 15678 (Rillton, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15678: 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 |
Westmoreland County sits below Pennsylvania on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 15678: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15678: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.4 in 2020–24.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15678 happened on SR-130 (3), SR-48 (3), SR-51 (3), I-70 (2) and US-30 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 91 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15678 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-130 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| Bado Aly | 1 |
| I-76 | 1 |
| Jefferson St | 1 |
| Monongahela Blvd | 1 |
| SR-0837 | 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 15678 at a glance
| Population | 472 |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,389 |
| Median home value | $187,412 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 193 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 201. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15678
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15678?
Since 2015, 2,418 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Westmoreland County (1,010 injured, 56 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15678?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15678?
91 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Westmoreland County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15678 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westmoreland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15678?
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.