ZIP 15847 (Knox Dale, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15847: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 20.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 699 truck crashes since 2015, with 379 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 20.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: I-8 (1), SR-28 (1) and SR-310 (1).
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 15847 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 20.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 5 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| 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 15847 at a glance
| Population | 65 |
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,139 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15847
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 15847?
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 15847?
Since 2015, I-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15847: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 15847?
The worst month is January: 13.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15847?
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 15847 compared with Pennsylvania?
Jefferson County records 136.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 57.2 across Pennsylvania.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15847?
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.