ZIP 15868 (Weedville, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15868: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Elk County at a glance: 23.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.1% across Pennsylvania.
Overview
Since 2015, 251 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elk County. They injured 110 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15868 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15868 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.
- 23.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Pennsylvania; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 15868 at a glance
| Population | 1,435 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,395 |
| Median home value | $112,560 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15868
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15868?
251 truck crashes have been reported in Elk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15868?
January has the most truck crashes in Elk County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 15868?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Elk County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15868 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Elk County has 72.1 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15868?
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.