ZIP 15717 (Blairsville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15717: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Indiana 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
13 of 456 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indiana County compares with Pennsylvania
Indiana County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Indiana County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Indiana County: 5.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 2.6 across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Indiana County has recorded 456 truck crashes since 2015, with 216 people injured and 27 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15717 is US-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-56 (1), SR-954 (1) and US-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15717 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-22 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-954 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 119 |
| SR-0422 | 69 |
| SR-0119 | 62 |
| SR-0286 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 31 |
| SR-0403 | 20 |
| SR-0954 | 10 |
| SR-0553 | 10 |
ZIP 15717 at a glance
| Population | 9,206 |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,304 |
| Median home value | $153,748 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indiana 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 | 47 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +17% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -3% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15717
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15717?
456 truck crashes have been reported in Indiana County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 216 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15717?
NHTSA data shows US-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15717 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15717?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Indiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15717?
Since 2015, Indiana County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15717 compared with Pennsylvania?
Indiana County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15717?
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.