ZIP 15720 (Brush Valley, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15720: 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 |
Indiana County has lower values than Pennsylvania for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Indiana County at a glance: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 456 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Indiana County. They injured 216 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
12.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-422 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-56 (2), SR-954 (2) and SR-0056 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15720 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-422, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-422 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-954 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-4005 | 1 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-22 | 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 15720 at a glance
| Population | 382 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,722 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15720
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15720?
Indiana County has had 456 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15720?
US-422 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15720 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15720?
January has the most truck crashes in Indiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15720?
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 15720 compared with Pennsylvania?
Indiana County records 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15720?
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.