ZIP 15747 (Home, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15747: 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).
Indiana County at a glance: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Police reported 456 crashes involving commercial trucks in Indiana County since 2015: 216 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15747 happened on SR-286 (1), SR-4005 (1), SR-85 (1) and SR-954 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 15747 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-286 | 1 |
| SR-4005 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 1 |
| SR-954 | 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 15747 at a glance
| Population | 1,641 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,938 |
| Median home value | $191,227 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. 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 15747
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15747?
456 truck crashes have been reported in Indiana County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 216 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15747?
January has the most truck crashes in Indiana County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15747?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Indiana County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15747 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 15747?
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.