ZIP 15840 (Falls Creek, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15840: 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 has lower values than Pennsylvania for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 20.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Since 2015, 699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 379 people and killed 22.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
20.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-219 (3), SR-28 (1) and Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd (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 15840 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 20.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 10 |
| US-219 | 3 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd | 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 15840 at a glance
| Population | 1,928 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,344 |
| Median home value | $124,492 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 15840
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15840?
Jefferson County has had 699 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15840?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15840 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15840?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15840?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 15840 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15840?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.