ZIP 15739 (Ernest, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15739: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Indiana County: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Indiana County has recorded 456 truck crashes since 2015, with 216 people injured and 27 killed.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.6%).
Road surface: 12.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15739 happened on SR-954 (2), US-422 (2), SR-286 (1), SR-4005 (1) and SR-553 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15739 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Pennsylvania.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-954 | 2 |
| US-422 | 2 |
| SR-286 | 1 |
| SR-4005 | 1 |
| SR-553 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 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 15739 at a glance
| Population | 366 |
| Density | 749 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Median home value | $77,041 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15739
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15739?
Indiana County has had 456 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 27.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15739?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Indiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15739?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Indiana County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 15739 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 47.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Indiana County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15739?
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.