ZIP 15937 (Jerome, PA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 15937: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Somerset 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
17 of 932 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somerset County compares with Pennsylvania
Somerset County against Pennsylvania and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somerset County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.7 | 57.2 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.47 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 19.0% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.6% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Somerset County sits below Pennsylvania on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerset County at a glance: 16.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Pennsylvania: 9.1%).
Overview
Somerset County has recorded 932 truck crashes since 2015, with 415 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.7% of truck crashes, against 42.7% across Pennsylvania.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.1% in Pennsylvania.
Where crashes happen
SR-56 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 15937 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-271 (1), SR-985 (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Pennsylvania: 3.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 15937 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somerset County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-56, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 16.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Pennsylvania), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Somerset County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 3 |
| SR-271 | 1 |
| SR-985 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somerset County) |
|---|---|
| I-6000 | 480 |
| SR-0031 | 65 |
| SR-0219 | 62 |
| SR-0160 | 46 |
| SR-0030 | 34 |
| SR-0056 | 30 |
| SR-0281 | 25 |
| SR-0601 | 17 |
ZIP 15937 at a glance
| Population | 543 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,917 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somerset 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 | 67 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 81 | +20% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | -19% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 83 | +27% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 67 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 15937
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 15937?
Since 2015, 932 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somerset County (415 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 15937?
Since 2015, SR-56 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 15937: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 15937?
Truck crashes in Somerset County peak in January, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 15937?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somerset County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 15937 compare with Pennsylvania for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Somerset County has 111.7 truck crashes a year; Pennsylvania has 57.2.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 15937?
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.