ZIP 15784 (Worthville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15784: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
12 of 699 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Pennsylvania
Jefferson County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.0 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 30.3% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Jefferson County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 20.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 699 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 379 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.5% 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 15784 happened on SR-310 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 3.6% in Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15784 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-310 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-0080 | 484 |
| SR-0036 | 38 |
| SR-0028 | 36 |
| SR-0219 | 26 |
| SR-0322 | 24 |
| Keystone Shortway Rd | 21 |
| SR-0119 | 20 |
| SR-0536 | 5 |
ZIP 15784 at a glance
| Population | 49 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,500 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 53 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 46 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 50 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 56 | +12% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15784
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15784?
Since 2015, 699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (379 injured, 22 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15784?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15784?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15784 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 136.0 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 15784?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.