ZIP 15851 (Reynoldsville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15851: 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 runs above Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 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
January has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across 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 (9). Next come US-219 (2), I-8 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15851 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 9 |
| US-219 | 2 |
| I-8 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-310 | 1 |
| Ssr-4014 Shaffer Rd | 1 |
| US-119 | 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 15851 at a glance
| Population | 7,059 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,158 |
| Median home value | $119,463 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15851?
Since 2015, 699 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (379 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 15851?
I-80 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15851 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15851?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in January, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15851?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 15851 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 15851?
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.