ZIP 15683 (Scottdale, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15683: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share.
Westmoreland County at a glance: September garbage-truck crashes peak in September (16% of the year's total).
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
January has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15683 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-70 (2), I-76 (2) and SR-0031 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 91 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Their busiest month is September, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15683 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-31 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| I-76 | 2 |
| SR-0031 | 1 |
| SR-1042 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| SR-981 | 1 |
| SR-982 | 1 |
| US-119 | 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 15683 at a glance
| Population | 7,643 |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,913 |
| Median home value | $147,284 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 15683
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15683?
2,418 truck crashes have been reported in Westmoreland County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 1,010 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15683?
SR-31 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15683 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15683?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15683?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Westmoreland County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15683 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 58.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Westmoreland County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15683?
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.