ZIP 15920 (Armagh, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15920: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Indiana 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
13 of 456 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Indiana County compares with Pennsylvania
Indiana County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Indiana County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Indiana County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.2 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.3% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 19.0% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.3% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Indiana County sits below Pennsylvania on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Pennsylvania on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Indiana County at a glance: 5.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Pennsylvania: 2.6).
Overview
Since 2015, 456 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Indiana County. They injured 216 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 15920 is US-422, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-56 (2), SR-0056 (1) and SR-0403 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15920 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Indiana County.
- Look at alternatives to US-422 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.5% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.3% of truck crashes here, more than Pennsylvania; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Indiana County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-422 | 4 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
| SR-0056 | 1 |
| SR-0403 | 1 |
| SR-954 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
| US-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Indiana County) |
|---|---|
| SR-0022 | 119 |
| SR-0422 | 69 |
| SR-0119 | 62 |
| SR-0286 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 31 |
| SR-0403 | 20 |
| SR-0954 | 10 |
| SR-0553 | 10 |
ZIP 15920 at a glance
| Population | 695 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,012 |
| Median home value | $178,939 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Indiana 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 | 47 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 55 | +17% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -31% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | -3% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15920
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15920?
456 truck crashes have been reported in Indiana County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 216 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 15920?
US-422 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 15920 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 15920?
The worst month is January: 9.9% of truck crashes in Indiana County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15920?
Since 2015, Indiana County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 15920 compare with Pennsylvania?
Per 100,000 residents, Indiana County has 47.2 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 15920?
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.