ZIP 15846 (Kersey, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15846: 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 |
Elk County sits below Pennsylvania 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).
What stands out in Elk County: 23.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Overview
Police reported 251 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elk County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 52.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
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 15846 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-219 (2), 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 15846 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elk County.
- 28.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Pennsylvania; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Elk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-219 | 2 |
| 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 15846 at a glance
| Population | 3,408 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,662 |
| Median home value | $179,086 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15846
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 15846?
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elk County (110 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15846?
The worst month is January: 13.9% of truck crashes in Elk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 15846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Elk County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15846 compare with Pennsylvania?
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 15846?
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.