ZIP 15825 (Brookville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15825: 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 |
Jefferson County sits below Pennsylvania 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.
Jefferson County at a glance: 20.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
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
The worst month is January with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.4% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15825 is I-80, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-8 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 3.6% across Pennsylvania.
Route planning tips for ZIP 15825 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 20.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 7 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 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 15825 at a glance
| Population | 9,426 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,130 |
| Median home value | $158,744 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 15825
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15825?
699 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 379 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15825?
I-80 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15825 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15825?
January has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15825?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15825 compared with Pennsylvania?
The yearly rate is 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 57.2 for Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15825?
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.