ZIP 15827 (Byrnedale, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elk 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
7 of 251 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elk County compares with Pennsylvania
Elk County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.1 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 50% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.8% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.0% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Pennsylvania, Elk County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elk County: 23.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Elk County has recorded 251 truck crashes since 2015, with 110 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
23.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15827 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-153 (1) and SR-255 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15827 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.0% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.8% 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 Elk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-255 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0219 | 67 |
| SR-0255 | 46 |
| SR-0948 | 43 |
| SR-0120 | 32 |
| SR-0066 | 13 |
| SR-0153 | 12 |
| SR-1001 | 4 |
| Grotzinger Rd | 3 |
ZIP 15827 at a glance
| Population | 301 |
| Density | 328 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,125 |
| Median home value | $68,868 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elk 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 | 23 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 22 | -6% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 20 | -7% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | -3% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15827?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elk County (110 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15827?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in Elk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15827?
Since 2015, Elk County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15827 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Elk County records 72.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15827?
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.