ZIP 15687 (Stahlstown, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15687: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Westmoreland County: September more garbage-truck crashes happen in September than in any other month (16%).
Overview
Westmoreland County has recorded 2,418 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,010 people injured and 56 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for 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
I-76 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15687 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-31 (4), I-70 (1) and SR-711 (1).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15687 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Westmoreland County.
- Check whether your routes use I-76, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Westmoreland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-76 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-711 | 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 15687 at a glance
| Population | 1,241 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,798 |
| Median home value | $190,407 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15687
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15687?
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 15687?
NHTSA data shows I-76 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15687 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15687?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Westmoreland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15687?
Garbage trucks were involved in 91 reported crashes in Westmoreland County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15687 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Westmoreland County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15687?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.